Ice Miller seeks a senior level associate to join our real estate finance practice in Cleveland, OH. Ideal candidates will have five (5) to eight (8) years of experience. About the Role: Desired candidates will have experience with a range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including loans, portfolio transactions, construction and permanent financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Experience drafting and negotiating loan documents and real estate contracts, analyzing title and survey matters, and addressing due diligence issues is preferred. Successful candidates will primarily work with our business group in Cleveland, representing lenders and borrowers in varied and complex financial transactions with a particular focus on representing private equity funds, family offices, and long-term care investors and providers in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing complex M&A transactions, real estate acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, leases, and private placements. Significant prior experience within these areas is a must. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to prioritize and manage workload. Responsibilities: Participate in management of all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing Work on sophisticated and complex real estate finance transactions on behalf of clients in the middle-market Work directly with clients and participate in business development activities Delegate to and supervise the work of junior associates in the business and real estate groups Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment Requirements: D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and in-house environment Active law license in the state where office is located Strong written and oral communication skills Excellent analytical sk
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Ice Miller seeks a counsel level attorney to join our Real Estate practice group in Cleveland. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience leading sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from term sheet or letter of intent through closing. About the Role: 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. Ideal candidates will bring strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage transactions independently. 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 re
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- Listed from Ice Miller's careers site via Greenhouse · last confirmed on the source 19 Oct 2026
- Posted 19 Aug 2026
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Ideal candidates will have several years of experience leading sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from term sheet or letter of intent through closing
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Ice Miller
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