Real Estate and Business Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Atlanta-Based Role | Commercial Real Estate Litigation Attorney

(Southeast + National Leasing Work | Partnership Track | Have a Life Outside Work)

Tired of the grind but still love the work?

A boutique commercial real estate firm in Atlanta is hiring a mid-level associate (45 years) to join its high-performing team. This is not your typical small firm they handle national landlord clients, complex leasing, and real estate litigation across multiple states , but with none of the big-firm burnout.

What Youll Do:

• Litigate commercial landlord-tenant disputes summary judgment, eviction, collections, and enforcement primarily in Georgia (training available for Florida federal work)
• Represent national shopping center and office landlords in high-volume lease enforcement and bankruptcy-related lease issues
• Handle matters involving CBRE and other national property owners
• Draft and argue motions, prep for trial, and manage cases independently with mentorship available

Who You Are:

• A litigation-loving associate with 45 years of experience and trial chops in landlord-tenant disputes
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, small firm setting where you actually get to lead casesnot just paper them
• Bonus points if youve handled corporate bankruptcy or creditor-side filings
• Motivated, assertive, and not afraid to hold defaulting tenants accountable

Where You Practice:

• Primary litigation in Georgia, with a multi-state footprint across D.C., FL, GA, TX, TN, CO, and NC
• In-office role based in Atlanta (laid-back culture, not a face-time shop)

Why This Role:

• High-volume, high-impact work without the nights, weekends, or egos
• Legacy firm with national clients, many of whom theyve served for 35+ years
• Collaborative team, no micromanaging , and a real path to partnership
• Small firm feel, big firm quality they punch well above their weight

Sound like a fit? This is for the attorney who wants the courtroom and their weekend. Lets talk.