Real Estate Attorney Jobs

Real Estate Attorney jobs are open across law firms, title companies, financial institutions, and corporate legal departments, from entry-level associate to senior counsel and partner, with specializations in commercial transactions, residential closings, and land use. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles21+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJobot
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Hydrogen Group
Corporate/ Real Estate Attorney
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Hydrogen Group
Added 1w ago
Corporate/ Real Estate Attorney
Hydrogen Group
Florida
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Property Management
On-Site
None

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Collabera
Real Estate Attorney Editor
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Collabera
Added 2mo ago
Real Estate Attorney Editor
Collabera
San Francisco, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Property Management
Remote (US)

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Cooley LLP
Real Estate Attorney
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Cooley LLP
Added 3mo ago
Real Estate Attorney
Cooley LLP
New York
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Property Management
$235k - $260k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Cooley LLP
Real Estate Attorney
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Cooley LLP
Added 4mo ago
Real Estate Attorney
Cooley LLP
New York
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Property Management
$235k - $260k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Frost Brown Todd LLC
Construction/Real Estate Attorney
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Frost Brown Todd LLC
Added 7mo ago
Construction/Real Estate Attorney
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Denver, Colorado
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Property Management
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Real Estate Attorney Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot3
  • Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP2
  • Hanson Bridgett LLP
    Hanson Bridgett LLP2
  • Ascendion
    Ascendion1
  • City and County of San Francisco
    City and County of San Francisco1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services10
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Staffing & Recruiting3
  • Technology & Software2
  • Accounting & Auditing1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in real estate attorney jobs.

  • Juris Doctor degree and active state bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
  • Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, or loan documents
  • Familiarity with title review, title insurance, and curative processes
  • Knowledge of commercial or residential closing procedures and escrow coordination
  • Proficiency in due diligence review including surveys, zoning, and environmental reports
  • Experience with land use, entitlement, or local government approval processes

Tips for Your Real Estate Attorney Job Search

Tailor your resume to transaction type

Commercial and residential practices value different experience, so your resume should reflect the deal types you've handled. Listing specific transaction types, such as acquisition, disposition, or leasing, signals fit faster than a general real estate background.

Highlight your state bar admissions upfront

Real estate law is jurisdiction-specific, so employers scan for bar admissions early. List every state where you're licensed in a dedicated credentials section, and note any pending reciprocity applications so hiring teams don't disqualify you prematurely.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists real estate attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by practice setting and deal size

In-house roles at REITs or developers differ substantially from firm positions in terms of deal complexity and autonomy. Search with those distinctions in mind so you're targeting openings that match the practice environment you want, not just the job title.

Prepare deal sheets before every interview

Interviewers in real estate law routinely ask you to walk through a representative transaction from start to close. Prepare a concise deal sheet for two or three matters you led, noting your specific role, the parties involved, and any complications you resolved.

Negotiate non-salary terms after receiving an offer

Bar dues reimbursement, CLE credits, title insurance access, and origination credit structures are negotiable at most real estate practices. Raise these after an offer is on the table, since many firms budget for them but don't volunteer them upfront.

Real Estate Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most real estate attorneys?

The companies hiring the most real estate attorneys right now include Jobot, Cooley LLP, and Hanson Bridgett LLP, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in markets with high commercial development and transaction volume.

How many real estate attorney jobs are remote?

About 33% of real estate attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most flexibility found in transactional and contract-review roles rather than closings or court-dependent matters. In-house positions at large developers or REITs tend to offer more hybrid arrangements than local firm roles that require in-person client contact.

How do you become a real estate attorney?

You become a real estate attorney by earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, passing the bar exam in your target state, and building transaction experience early in your career. Clerking for a real estate practice group during law school, focusing electives on property and land use law, and seeking associate roles at firms with active transactional practices are the most direct paths into the field.

Can you get hired as a real estate attorney with little experience?

Yes, entry-level positions exist at title companies, smaller residential practices, and general counsel offices that value bar admission and a working knowledge of property law over years of closed deals. Demonstrating that you can review title commitments, draft straightforward purchase agreements, or assist on closings makes you competitive even without a deep transaction history.

What does the real estate attorney interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a recruiting coordinator or managing attorney, followed by a substantive interview where you walk through past transactions and discuss your drafting experience. Some firms include a writing sample review or a short practical exercise, such as identifying issues in a sample purchase agreement, before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to real estate attorney jobs?

You can find and apply to real estate attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your practice area, jurisdiction, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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