Real Estate Attorney

by | Jul 15, 2025

Website gilmorebell Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

Gilmore Bell was established in 1979 and is one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States with 50 attorneys nationwide. The firm primarily represents governmental entities and 501c3 organizations to negotiate financing alternatives including bond and lease transactions, economic development incentives and public-private partnerships. Complementing its core practice, Gilmore Bell also acts as underwriter’s counsel and bank counsel in public finance transactions. The firm has an extensive tax and arbitrage rebate compliance practice – with four full-time tax attorneys and a staff of tax analysts – that has grown in response to increased complexity of Federal tax laws, regulations and IRS audit examinations. In addition, the firm provides continuing disclosure compliance services to issuers of municipal securities. For more than 30 years, Gilmore Bell has consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally in number of bond counsel opinions rendered on municipal bond issues, and the firm consistently ranks 1st in the Midwest region, in number of long-term state and local government bond issues. We strive to provide timely, effective and efficient service to assist our public finance clients in meeting their goals. This work ethic and practice integrity are at the core of our firm’s culture.

Gilmore & Bell, P.C., one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States, is seeking a non partner track real estate attorney to join our team in the Kansas City, St. Louis, or Salt Lake City office.

 

POSITION FEATURES:

  • Non partner track attorneys enjoy challenging work, building client relationships, and the ability to specialize with no billable hour requirement.
  • We offer a friendly, relaxed and collaborative office environment which embraces the use of technology to deliver exceptional service to clients.
  • We currently offer employees the flexibility to work in a hybrid work structure and provide the appropriate equipment to do so. Working in the office is expected more frequently while employees become familiar with the firm, learn new concepts, and meet new colleagues.
  • We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid parental leave, and domestic partner coverage.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide expert legal advice and strategic advice on all real estate aspects in bond and lease financings, economic development incentives, public-private partnerships and other project financings.
  • Analyze and advise on title, survey, environmental, zoning, and other real estate matters crucial to public finance projects.
  • Prepare and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, and other real estate related documents.
  • Advise on land use regulations, zoning approvals, and permitting processes.
  • Provide counsel on property acquisition strategies, including eminent domain proceedings.
  • Collaborate on the real estate components of complex P3 projects.
  • Identify and resolve real estate related issues that arise during public finance transactions.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • J.D. with excellent academic credentials
  • 5-7 years practicing real estate law, preferably with a focus on commercial real estate, land use, or public sector real estate
  • Strong understanding of real estate principles, laws, and regulations
  • Superior oral and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy and commitment to excellence
  • Independent, action-oriented thinker who can successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with a minimum of supervision
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

 

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

  • Prior work experience in public finance, securities, or tax
  • General knowledge of municipal finance and bond terminology

 

To apply for this opportunity and start your career with our firm, please submit a resume and transcript. Please include a cover letter if there is additional information that would be helpful to know as we consider your qualifications..

Gilmore & Bell, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and embraces the differences that make our employees unique.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

 

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