Real Estate Attorney - Member & Associate Positions

Location: Des Moines or Coralville, Iowa
Practice Area: Real Estate
Job Type: Full-Time

Due to dynamic and sustained growth, BrownWinick, a 90+ attorney firm, is excited to announce two opportunities in our Real Estate practice group:

• Member-Level Real Estate Attorney (6+ years’ real estate experience)
• Associate Real Estate Attorney (2+ years’ real estate experience)

We are seeking experienced, motivated, and client-focused attorneys who are team players and are passionate about real estate law and eager to grow with a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Member-Level Attorney – Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior member of the Real Estate team, providing strategic counsel to clients on a broad range of real estate matters.
• Manage and expand client relationships, including business development and cross-collaboration across the firm.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in transactional real estate law.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Bar admission in Iowa is required (or eligibility to waive in).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in tax credit and government incentive agreements and transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating real estate financing documents.

Associate Attorney – Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft real estate transactional documents, including, but not limited to, purchase and sale agreements, real estate financing instruments, conveyance documents, construction agreements, and commercial and residential leases.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to compliance, strategy, and team discussions.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in transactional real estate law.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Bar admission in Iowa is required (or eligibility to waive in).

Why Join Us?

At BrownWinick, we offer:

• A collegial and inclusive culture committed to professional development.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact matters for sophisticated clients.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Real paths for growth and leadership.
• Dynamic firm growth and opportunities.

To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to careers@brownwinick.com. Be sure to indicate whether you’re applying for the Member or Associate position.