Miami real estate attorney jobs

Real estate hiring in Miami has more than doubled.

Open real estate roles for associates, partners and counsel in Miami went from 15 to 32 in a year. Here's where the demand is, what firms ask for, what they pay, and how to explore it without anyone knowing.

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Open real estate attorney roles in Miami, October 2025 to September 2026 Open associate, partner and counsel roles in Miami real estate rose from 15 in October 2025 to 32 in September 2026. New openings each month ranged from 2 to 9. 0102030 Oct 2025: 15 open roles, 3 newNov 2025: 14 open roles, 2 newDec 2025: 16 open roles, 4 newJan 2026: 15 open roles, 4 newFeb 2026: 17 open roles, 3 newMar 2026: 24 open roles, 9 newApr 2026: 25 open roles, 4 newMay 2026: 26 open roles, 4 newJun 2026: 26 open roles, 3 newJul 2026: 28 open roles, 8 newAug 2026: 29 open roles, 6 newSep 2026: 32 open roles, 4 new1532+9 new in MarchOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep20252026

Data as of September 2026. Source: SurePoint Legal Insights. Associate, partner and counsel openings only, October 2025 to September 2026.

32open roles in September
+113%since October 2025
54new openings in 12 months
9new in March alone, the peak

Where the demand is.

What Florida firms are asking for in their open real estate postings as of October 2026.

Commercial real estateThe core of it
Acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, joint ventures and development. Most want three to six years.
Real estate financeLender and borrower side
Loan origination, construction loans, mezzanine and securitization. Two to seven years.
Land use & zoningDevelopment approvals
Entitlements and development applications across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Joint venturesInvestor side
Structuring JV and LLC agreements for institutional investors and private equity.
ConstructionDeveloper side
Drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements for developers.

Also showing up: data center deals, and community association work outside Miami.

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Read between the lines

What the postings say. And what they don't.

Nearly every open real estate role is at the associate level, and mid-level is the sweet spot. Most postings ask for at least three years and a Florida Bar license, or eligibility for one.

National firms that publish pay are listing ranges from roughly $215,000 to $435,000, depending on class year.

What no posting tells you: which groups are actually busy, which openings are already spoken for, and where your experience will be valued most. That's what the call is for.

What they pay.

Cravath-paying firmsSame scale as corporate
$225,000 for first-years, up to $435,000 for eighth-years, plus bonus.
Other Am Law firmsClose behind
Typically within $10,000 to $50,000 of Cravath. Strong bonuses can close the gap.
Top boutiquesVaries widely
A handful run sophisticated commercial real estate practices. Pay is negotiable and depends on the firm.

At large firms, base salary is set by class year. More on Cravath scale pay in Miami.

Open now.

Real estate searches I'm working on. Firm names stay confidential until we talk.

Real estateAm Law firm · Any South Florida office
Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Transactional Associate →
In-houseReal estate developer · Miami
General Counsel →

See some current attorney openings. Most of what I'm working on never gets posted, so if you don't see your fit, reach out anyway.

How it works.

We talk first. I want to know what you're doing now, what you want more of, what you want less of, and what would motivate you to make a move.

Then I tell you which firms make sense, and which don't, who's growing and declining, internal feedback and information. Nothing about you goes to a firm without your written OK.

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FAQ

Are Miami law firms hiring real estate attorneys right now?
Yes. Open associate, partner and counsel roles in Miami real estate more than doubled over the past year, from 15 in October 2025 to 32 in September 2026, according to SurePoint Legal Insights job data.
What experience do Miami firms want in a real estate associate?
Most postings ask for at least three years, and mid-level associates with three to six years are in the most demand. Commercial real estate, real estate finance, land use and joint ventures come up the most.
What do real estate associates make in Miami?
It depends on the platform. Firms that pay on the Cravath scale start first-years at $225,000 and go up to $435,000 for eighth-years, plus bonus. Non-Cravath Am Law firms are typically within $10,000 to $50,000 of that. Boutique pay varies and is negotiable.
Do I need to be licensed in Florida?
For most roles, yes. Most Florida firms want Florida Bar members, or attorneys eligible for admission. A few Am Law firms will consider attorneys from out of state who can sit for the Florida Bar. I can tell you which ones.
Do attorneys pay a fee?
No. Attorneys never pay us a fee. If a placement is made, the hiring firm pays the recruiting fee.
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