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Posted July 16, 2026
Robert Half

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Boston, MA 02210, US Full Time
Compensation: $160 to $200 Yearly

Our client, a successful & growing law firm, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join their firm in Boston, MA. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is looking to work on sophisticated commercial real estate matters while contributing to an established and active practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, possess strong analytical and drafting skills, and be comfortable managing complex matters from inception through closing.


Role: Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 (depending on experience)


Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and joint ventures.
  • Manage transactions from letter of intent through closing, coordinating with clients, lenders, opposing counsel, title companies, and other transaction participants.
  • Conduct and oversee legal due diligence, including review and analysis of:
  • Title commitments and title exceptions
  • ALTA/NSPS surveys
  • Zoning reports
  • Organizational and authority documents
  • Prepare due diligence summaries, closing checklists, transaction documents, and closing deliverables.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, easements, organizational documents, and related transactional agreements.
  • Provide practical legal advice to clients on a wide variety of commercial real estate and related corporate matters.
  • Take ownership of significant client matters while collaborating with attorneys across the firm's practice groups.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • Portable book of business of at least $100,000 is highly preferred, but they will see candidates who are just starting to build their book, too. 
  • 4–10 years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active admission to practice law in Massachusetts.
  • Demonstrated experience with commercial acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and joint venture transactions.
  • Strong due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple sophisticated transactions while working effectively as part of a collaborative team.
  • Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and client service skills.
  • Ability to immediately contribute to an active and growing practice while continuing to develop client relationships.

Compensation

$160,000.00-$200,000.00 Yearly

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