Residential Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Residential Real Estate Associate to join its New York office. The successful candidate will manage complex residential real estate transactions, providing comprehensive legal support from inception through closing.

Duties

• Lead and manage residential real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Coordinate transaction processes, including title and survey review, due diligence, and escrow oversight.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documentation, including purchase and sale agreements and leases.
• Advise clients throughout all phases of real estate transactions, conducting comprehensive due diligence.

Requirements

• Admitted and in good standing with the New York Bar.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a law firm's Real Estate group.
• Strong academic credentials and domestic experience required; international experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.
• Team player with a proactive approach.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong drafting, writing, and research skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Interest in collaborating across multiple practice areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

There are law offices based throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. With over a century of legal expertise to their credit, the firm staffs more than seven-hundred professionals globally. There are one-hundred and nine partners. Key practice areas consist of business and personal services. Disciplines are significant namely banking, commercial litigation-arbitration, legal risk management, divorce-family law and wealth structuring. Industry accolades are abundant for the legal practice. They encourage diversity in the labor force.