Leech Tishman is seeking to hire a mid-level Real Estate Associate with 3-5 years of solid real estate law experience to work in our Pittsburgh office. The position requires significant client contact and the ability to excel when working independently. Superior client communication, writing, research, computer, and organizational skills are a must. As a Real Estate attorney, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel on a wide range of commercial real estate transactional matters, including acquisition, ownership, disposition, financing, development, and leasing. Leech Tishman’s Real Estate team assists clients in commercial acquisitions, sale and lease transactions, and complex development projects including multi-use and/or multi-tenant projects, shopping centers, condominiums and planned communities, and projects involving historic tax credits or other tax credit structures. Description: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing legal counsel to clients on a wide range of real estate issues, including acquisition, ownership, disposition, financing, development, and leasing Addressing legal questions regarding land use and zoning matters, restrictive covenants, and more Facilitating real estate and loan closings Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, purchase and sale agreements, easements, developer agreements, and other documents related to real estate transactions Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and policies Conducting legal research, and analyzing complex real estate issues Collaborating with internal real estate team and clients to ensure successful completion of real estate deals Candidate Qualifications 3-5 years in real estate law Juris Doctorate degree Must be licensed in Pennsylvania Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Word Advanced legal research and technical writing skills, including proficiency with legal research tools including WestLaw and Practical Law Strong academic and employment credentials Excellent writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills Good interpersonal interaction skills Well-organized with excellent attention to detail Proven track record of performance This position is full-time. About Leech Tishman Leech Tishman is a national, full-service law firm dedicated to assisting individuals, businesses, and institutions. Leech Tishman offers legal services in business restructuring & insolvency, construction, corporate matters, intellectual property, labor & employment, litigation & alternative dispute resolution, real estate, and trusts & estates. In addition, the firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in the aviation & aerospace, cannabis, emerging cyber technologies, energy & natural resources, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, and life sciences industries. Leech Tishman has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sarasota, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE. and has a history of strong growth in these markets. We offer a competitive salary and benefits and a collegial work environment. Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Mala Mason, Chief People Officer at mmason@leechtishman.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.