Platt Richmond is seeking a mid-level commercial real estate associate to join our robust and growing practice. This individual would be responsible for assisting the partners in all facets of commercial real estate development and financing transactions, including interfacing with clients and other deal parties. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of solid commercial real estate transaction experience.

We offer a positive work environment with employees who work well together and great benefits (including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) and profit-sharing program, health/vision/dental insurance, and parking). We offer competitive salaries which include opportunity for discretionary bonus, formulaic bonus, and paid origination credit.

Platt Richmond is a highly successful and rapidly growing full-service law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded by entrepreneurs who previously worked in large, national law firms, Platt Richmond is dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complexities of commercial real estate deals, business transactions, investment funds, business succession planning, business litigation, employment law, bankruptcy, and intellectual property. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist partners on a broad range of transactions
• Prepare and/or negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, title objection letters, leases, joint venture agreements, and financing documents
• Conduct legal due diligence, including title and survey, land use/zoning, and environmental
• Quarterback deal closings, including coordination with deal teams and title companies
• Manage and delegate tasks to junior associates and paralegals
• Conduct deal status conferences

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of relevant experience (however, we are open to considering a strong candidate just outside of this range)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and grammatical skills, both verbal and written
• Genuine, authentic personality
• Team player; takes direction well; receptive to constructive feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance

 Perks:

• Collegial atmosphere of hard-working but fun-loving partners, associates, and staff
• True work-life balance; 1700 billable hour requirement
• Dedicated paralegals and support staff
• Support and mentoring for business development initiatives
• Origination credit on matters brought to the firm by the associate
• Straightforward partner track
• Excellent benefits and 401(k)