Job Description

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick seeks a real estate associate with at least four years of commercial experience to handle sophisticated, challenging real estate matters for clients in Florida and nationwide. This position may be based in our Tampa or St. Petersburg office.
The role will focus on negotiating and drafting commercial real estate documents, including (but not limited to) purchase agreements, commercial leases, easements, and land use documents. Candidates should have experience conducting real estate due diligence, including title insurance examination and issuance, title survey, and zoning review. Familiarity with financing and experience in real estate matters is required. Candidates must be admitted in good standing to the Florida Bar.
Where You’ll Work
This position can sit in the Tampa or St. Petersburg offices.
What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, and other related deal documents, in line with client expectations and closing timelines
• Interface with deal counsel and clients to obtain required documentation
• Review and negotiate financing agreements with lenders
• Research legal matters as needed, including but not limited to corporate and real estate law

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for candidates who take a proactive approach and ownership of their work. Candidates must have a strong commitment to client service and a desire to develop and grow their transactional skills by working alongside exceptional attorneys.

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Minimum 4 years of commercial real estate law experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable handling the lifecycle of commercial real estate transactions with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with a variety of attorneys, paralegals, and staff, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Who We Are
We’re not just another law firm - we’re something different. The attorneys at Shumaker are known for creating strong, collaborative working relationships with each other and with their clients. Shumaker attorneys experience true camaraderie, backed by a unique paralegal and staff infrastructure, that allows their practice to thrive. As one of the 200 largest law firms in the United States, we look for skilled professionals who want to build a lifelong career with us. Physical Requirements

• Sitting frequently, approximately six out of eight hours per day. Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time.
• Standing or walking frequently, up to six hours per day.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day.
• Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Notice to Recruiters: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters for this position. If you have any questions about submitting a candidate, please reach out to Jodi Bosak, Director of Attorney Recruitment at jbosak@shumaker.com Kindly do not contact Shumaker attorneys directly regarding submitting a candidate for review.