Commercial Real Estate Associate – Development

Hirschler, a dynamic, multispecialty law firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced associate to join our growing Commercial Real Estate team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team that handles complex transactions across the industry. About the Role: As a member of our CRE development practice, you will work closely with clients and colleagues on a broad range of transactions, including acquisition, leasing, development, and finance. You will have immediate opportunities for client contact and meaningful responsibility, including involvement in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, commercial leases, development-related agreements and loan documents, and handling related diligence efforts such as title and survey reviews. Ideal Candidates Will Have: A minimum of 3 years of real estate experience, with a focus on commercial transactions Strong writing and analytical skills Excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset Admission to practice in Virginia Why Hirschler? Hirschler offers the benefits of a mid-sized firm—sophisticated work, direct client contact, and a supportive environment that values your growth and development. Our real estate team is known for its depth of experience, practical approach, and strong client relationships. This position is based in our Richmond office. Click Here To Apply. Legal search firms should contact Lauren Deacon, Director of Legal Recruiting and Development, in order to present candidates to Hirschler. Hirschler will not acknowledge “ownership” of a candidate who is not introduced through the Director of Legal Recruiting with respect to an “Open Position." Search firms that desire to introduce a candidate for which there is no “Open Position” should contact the Director of Legal Recruiting for approval to submit the candidate for consideration by Hirschler. Search firms will not be entitled to compensation from Hirschler as a result of a decision to offer employment to a candidate unless and until a written fee agreement is entered into between the applicable search firm and Hirschler. Any such compensation will be payable in accordance with such fee agreement.