Real Estate Counsel

Ice Miller LLP seeks a counsel level attorney to join our Real Estate practice group in Cleveland.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized team representing developers, investors, lenders, and corporate clients in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and related business transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, title documents, closing documents, and other real estate agreements
• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, leasing, and related commercial real estate matters
• Advise on real estate issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other business transactions
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including review of title, survey, zoning, environmental, and property-level matters
• Support development projects across asset classes, including residential, mixed-use, healthcare, senior housing, industrial, retail, and office
• Negotiate construction, development, and project-related agreements while helping clients manage real estate risk
• Structure, negotiate, and document mortgage, construction, bridge, mezzanine, and other real estate financing arrangements

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least eight (8) years of relevant real estate legal experience
• Active law license in Ohio
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $255,000 to $315,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses