Real Estate Attorney

We are looking for a Real Estate Attorney to support a long-term contract engagement based in Des Moines, Iowa. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with solid experience handling commercial real estate matters, with a strong emphasis on title-related analysis and document review. The attorney in this role will provide careful legal assessment of property records, leasing documents, and related materials to help guide real estate transactions and risk evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze title opinions for commercial real estate matters, identifying ownership issues, encumbrances, and other legal considerations affecting property interests.

• Examine leases and related agreements to assess legal terms, obligations, and potential exposure connected to real estate transactions.

• Review abstracts and supporting property records to confirm accuracy, trace title history, and highlight matters requiring further legal attention.

• Advise stakeholders on title defects, restrictions, easements, and other real estate issues that may influence deal structure or closing readiness.

• Interpret legal documents tied to commercial property transactions and provide clear, practical guidance based on findings.

• Collaborate with internal and external parties involved in real estate matters to support timely and well-documented legal review.

• Maintain organized records of title analysis, lease evaluations, and property-related legal conclusions for ongoing contract work.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of legal experience focused on real estate matters.
• Demonstrated background in commercial real estate law.
• Hands-on experience preparing title opinions and conducting detailed title review.
• Ability to review and interpret lease agreements within a real estate legal setting.
• Experience examining abstracts and property history documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify legal risks and document findings clearly.
• Active ability to manage contract-based legal assignments with accuracy and professionalism.

Compensation

$50.00-$75.00 Hourly

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