Closing Date: 16th October, 2027
Description:
Bracewell is seeking an experienced Real Estate Counsel to join its Houston or Dallas offices. This position may be structured on a full-time or reduced-hours basis and is a non-partnership-track role.The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of commercial real estate experience, with significant experience in commercial leasing, real estate development and construction matters, title analysis, and transactional due diligence. Candidates with experience at either large or smaller law firms will be considered. Bracewell's Real Estate team represents developers, borrowers, owners, and lenders in large commercial and industrial projects across a variety of asset classes, including office, multifamily, industrial, retail, and mixed-use developments.
Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, construction, and leasing matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases and other real estate transaction documents.
- Advise clients on matters arising throughout the development and construction process.
- Conduct and oversee title analysis and transactional due diligence.
- Review and analyze title, survey, zoning, and other property-related diligence materials.
- Assist with complex transactions involving commercial and industrial properties and development projects.
- Work directly with clients and other transaction participants to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and move matters efficiently toward closing.
- Take a substantial role in managing transactions and coordinating deal teams, including managing workstreams and deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and other attorneys across the firm's real estate and finance practices.
Qualifications:
- Texas bar admission required.
- At least 8 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law.
- Significant experience with commercial leasing, real estate development, and construction matters.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct title analysis and sophisticated real estate due diligence.
- Experience managing commercial real estate transactions and taking meaningful responsibility for matters.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
- Experience at either a large or smaller law firm will be considered.
- Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.
