Transactional Real Estate Associate Attorney in Highlands

Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

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Job Description

A well-established and growing law firm located in Asheville, NC is seeking a motivated Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its team. This role is ideal for a dynamic legal professional with 3–5 years of transactional real estate experience who is ready to take ownership of their practice, contribute to the firm’s growth, and work toward partnership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and residential real estate contracts and closing documents

  • Manage real estate transactions from contract to closing

  • Conduct due diligence, title review, and resolve title issues

  • Advise clients on zoning, land use, and leasing matters

  • Collaborate with clients, lenders, brokers, and other stakeholders

  • Actively participate in business development and networking opportunities

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Licensed to practice law in North Carolina

  • 3–5 years of experience in transactional real estate law (commercial and residential)

  • Strong communication, organizational, and client-service skills

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in generating business and advancing toward partnership

What We Offer:

  • Collaborative team environment with hands-on mentorship

  • Clear path to Partnership for driven attorneys

  • Opportunity to develop and grow a practice within a supportive firm culture

If you’re ready to advance your real estate practice and grow with a firm that values initiative and collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.