Midlevel Associate – Real Estate

Job title: Midlevel Associate – Real Estate

About the Role We are seeking a midlevel associate to join the dynamic Real Estate team in our Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have three to four years of real estate transactional and development experience, including experience in the preparation of purchase and sale agreements, real estate development documentation, title and survey review, and lender side finance representation.

The Real Estate practice at K&L Gates is a broad practice focusing on foreign inbound companies, real estate investors, developers, and lenders, and the candidate will be required to draft purchase and sale agreements, real estate development documentation, due diligence materials and other agreements specific to the industrial and technology sectors, including data centers and advanced manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Draft purchase and sale agreements, real estate development documentation, due diligence materials and other agreements for industrial and technology sectors, including data centers and advanced manufacturing.
• Review title and survey and assist with lender-side finance representations.
• Manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, client-driven environment and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Collaborate with experienced lawyers and assume increasing levels of client contact over time.

What We're Looking For

• Three to four years of real estate transactional and development experience.
• Experience in the preparation of purchase and sale agreements, real estate development documentation, title and survey review, and lender-side finance representation.
• Experience in real estate joint ventures, real estate finance, leasing, planned communities and condominium, multifamily, and manufacturing industry experience (pluses).
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills, with a dedicated commitment to high-quality client service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfortable managing competing deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience with economic incentives.
• Sector experience in data centers and advanced manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Compensation: $250,000 – $280,000 per year (salary determined during the interview process based on experience, expertise, and market factors).
• Benefits include Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (with Health Savings Account), Pre-tax Commuting Benefits, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Retirement plan, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (3-4 weeks typically), Paid Holidays (12), Student loan refinancing options, and additional benefits described by the firm.