Staff Attorney, Real Estate

Closing Date: 29th June, 2026

Description:

Description:
Job Summary:
Kutak Rock LLP's Denver office is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join our real estate working group. This attorney will be fully dedicated to supporting 2-3 institutional firm clients and will focus primarily on drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial office leases.

This is a non-partner track position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage lease lifecycle from LOI to execution
• Draft and negotiate commercial office leases
• Review draft leases prepared by other members of the transaction team
• Update playbooks, templates, and clause libraries aligned to client protocols
• Monitor compliance with client requirements; escalate deviations and risk items
• Perform targeted legal research on leasing and real estate issues
• Coordinate with Kutak's transaction team, client's in-house legal team, brokers, and business stakeholders in connection with lease matters
• Train and guide transaction team on client-specific processes and standards

Qualifications: Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases (office and medical office)
• Strong writing, issue-spotting, and contract negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Desire to further develop superior drafting and negotiating skills involving commercial office and medical office building leases
• Ability to manage a high volume of lease transactions from initial draft through execution, coordinating directly with client in house counsel, asset managers, and counterparties
• Ability to maintain organized workflows and track high-volume matters, ensuring timely turnaround and consistent client service
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate, both orally and in writing, with clients and supervising attorneys
• Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in timely manner
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff
• Ability to work effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Qualified candidates must be licensed, or have pending licensure, to practice law in the State of Colorado. Licenses must be in good standing
• At least 3 years of related experience required
• Experience representing institutional landlords and/or tenants preferred (not required)

Position Information:

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