Real Estate Lawyer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Real Estate Lawyer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Monitor legal risk in real estate documentation and advise clients accordingly.
  • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for real estate transactions.
  • Draft and negotiate real estate transactions.
  • Draft routine leases and amendments.
  • Defend the municipal code litigation.
  • Support legal and general advisory needs associated with a large-scale real estate portfolio.
  • Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before real estate transactions are executed.
  • Manage regulatory and compliance related services.
  • Represent the company in purchases and sales of properties.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Real Estate Lawyer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Real Estate Lawyer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.