Real Estate Associate

This posting is for our Real Estate Associate opening in our Minneapolis office’s Commercial Real Estate Group.

Overview

Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a top-20 law firm in Minnesota, with offices in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Plymouth, along with satellite offices in several other states. We have a well- earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal advice. With an emphasis on building lasting relationships with our clients, our professionals take the time to listen and understand their legal issues within the larger framework of their business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients.

Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary divisions. We represent a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law. This Real Estate Associate position will be housed in our renowned Commercial Real Estate Group.

Position Details

This individual will have a minimum of 5 years of real estate transactional experience, including representing clients in commercial leasing, sale/acquisition, finance and real estate development transactions. The position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a thriving and accomplished real estate practice and collegial work environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle heavy deal volume within the corporate and real estate teams.
• Manage real estate due diligence for sale and purchase and financing transactions.
• Manage complex closings of real estate sale and purchase deals.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in real estate transactions as a licensed attorney.
• Experience with a wide range of real estate transactions including purchase and sale, financing, leasing, title and survey review, business structure and/or joint venture agreements/operating agreements.
• Effective negotiations experience in complex real estate transactions.
• Strong drafting experience of purchase and sales agreements related to complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Must have solid legal writing skills, analytical and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and strong academic credentials.

SALARY

Base compensation will vary based on level of experience, skills and education. Associate compensation range $180,000-250,000. Associate Attorneys are also eligible for objective (quarterly), source (monthly) and annual discretionary incentives based on performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• HSA (Health savings) and FSA (Flexible savings) accounts
• Employer Contribution to HSA if enrolled in High Deductible Health Insurance plan
• 401K plan
• 401K Employer contribution with 4% company contribution (after completion of 1 year of service)
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly reimbursement for Parking and cell phone
• Annual marketing & business development budget provided
• Bar license and CLE reimbursements
• Building amenities include: onsite restaurants & onsite free gym
• Hybrid remote Schedule

TO APPLY

If you are a motivated and talented attorney who is looking for a new challenge, please send your resume to recruiting@messerlikramer.com or apply via Paylocity.

Messerli Kramer is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Messerli Kramer to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.