Practice Areas · Real Estate · Des Moines
Real Estate Recruiters in Des Moines, Iowa
We map 50+ real estate lawyers across Des Moines, Iowa — giving hiring partners a complete picture of the talent market before the first call.
Inside the Real Estate in Des Moines market.
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- real estate lawyers mapped in Des Moines
Des Moines has emerged as one of the Midwest's most active real estate legal markets, driven by sustained demand in commercial development, agricultural land transactions, and the expansion of insurance and financial services companies that operate in the region. The legal talent supporting these deals is concentrated, experienced, and increasingly sought after by firms competing for the same narrow pool.
Sartori & Partners maps 50+ real estate lawyers active in Des Moines, Iowa — from transactional counsel handling complex mixed-use development to land use and zoning specialists who navigate Iowa's distinct regulatory environment. We recruit across this market with the precision that a boutique practice search demands.
Live real estate roles in Des Moines.
Real Estate hiring in Des Moines.
This page sits at the intersection of our real estate practice and the Des Moines legal market.
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Law-firm and corporate mandates alike — from a confidential lateral partner move to a first general counsel — each run on the same evidence-led method.
Lateral Partner & Practice-Group Moves
Confidential lateral partners and practice-group lift-outs, assessed on portable business, conflicts and platform fit.
Explore this search 02In-House & General Counsel
GC, deputy GC and senior counsel for companies operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Explore this search 03Associate & Counsel Recruiting
Mid-level and senior associates and counsel, matched on practice depth and trajectory, not keywords.
Explore this search 04Compliance & Regulatory Leadership
Chief compliance officers and regulatory leaders for the most heavily supervised practices.
Explore this searchBoth sides of the search.
For law firms
Lateral partners, practice groups and associates — a shortlist drawn from the full field of a practice, not a rented database.
Learn moreFor companies
General counsel, compliance and legal-operations leaders for businesses building or scaling a legal function.
Learn moreFor candidates
Considering a move? We approach senior lawyers privately and confidentially — nothing moves without your say-so.
Learn moreReal Estate recruitment in Des Moines — common questions
How deep is the real estate legal talent pool in Des Moines?
Des Moines supports a focused but substantive real estate legal community, shaped by the city's role as a financial and agricultural hub. Our mapping covers 50+ active practitioners, spanning transactional, land use, and development work specific to the Iowa market.
How many live real estate roles does Sartori & Partners have in Des Moines?
We currently have 1 live real estate role in Des Moines, spanning 1 partner-level and 0 associate or counsel positions. Most mandates in this market are handled confidentially — these are the roles we are in a position to share openly.
What seniority levels are most in demand in real estate in Des Moines?
Partner-level hiring makes up 100% of current live real estate mandates in Des Moines, with 1 partner-level and 0 associate or counsel roles currently open. Most partner mandates in this area are handled confidentially — the live listings represent only what we can share openly.
Real Estate · Des Moines
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