Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC (RMWBH) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Developer Attorney to join the firm’s established and growing Real Estate Section in our Houston office.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience handling sophisticated real estate development matters, with a strong emphasis on drafting and governing documents for master planned communities. The attorney must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and capable of handling matters with minimal supervision.

Our real estate development practice routinely handles a wide range of complex matters, including but not limited to:

• Reviewing and negotiating plats, development agreements, and related entitlement documents;
• Drafting and amending restrictive covenants for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments;
• Preparing and revising governing documents for master planned communities, including declarations, bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies;
• Forming and advising nonprofit and property owners’ associations, including certificates of formation and corporate governance documents; and
• Advising developers throughout the lifecycle of development projects.

The successful candidate will have sufficient knowledge and experience to draft all required documents with little direct oversight or supervision.

Education & Licensure

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school;
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years of relevant real estate development experience;
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Familiarity with governing documents for master planned communities;
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and independently.

Beyond substantive experience, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter who communicates effectively, builds rapport with clients and colleagues, and approaches work with a high level of professionalism and precision. Competitive academic credentials are required.

RMWBH boasts a diverse and sophisticated client base and maintains offices across the State of Texas. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive, collaborative culture.

In addition to meaningful, challenging work, RMWBH offers:

• A collegial and down-to-earth atmosphere, with firm lunches, happy hours, and outside work events;
• State-of-the-art technology;
• Paid CLE and licensing;
• Opportunities for professional growth with a realistic track to shareholder.

• Compensation is based on experience;
• Bonus eligible, with a bonus structure tied to billable requirements;
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental policies, long-term care, identity theft protection, legal services, pet insurance, and parental leave;
• Popular additional benefits include a flexible working environment, remote working options, paid lunches, paid parking, and a wellness program offering corporate-sponsored Lifetime Fitness memberships or gym reimbursements.

RMWBH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.RMWBH has been recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work™ and Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™.If you’d like, I can also:

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Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 40 plus years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions.

Company Description

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 40 plus years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions.

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