Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and motivated attorney to join its New York City, NY real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team. This role involves handling acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financings, leasing, and related transactional work.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, and loan documents.
• Assist in structuring and executing complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Manage transaction diligence, including title and survey review, zoning, and land use issues.
• Coordinate and oversee transaction closings, including closing checklists and post-closing matters.
• Collaborate with clients, lenders, brokers, and title companies throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Support partners on financing, restructuring, and asset management matters as needed.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to waive in promptly.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience representing developers, owners, investors, lenders, or borrowers in complex real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with title, survey, zoning, and due diligence issues in real estate transactions.
• Experience leading substantial portions of deals and serving as a day-to-day associate contact on active matters.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to waive in promptly.

Skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value matters.
• Meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.
• Close collaboration with partners.

Regarded as one of the largest litigation firms in the nation, associates are drawn to the ability to work with creative, aggressive, and pioneering litigators willing to take on tough cases. Ranked as a Vault 100 Most Prestigious Law Firm and as one of the Top 30 Law Firms for Quality of Work, this firm is a place for ?bold, dynamic, and proactive types.? The firm?s success is derived from its diverse team of attorneys and professional staff. New associates work closely with experienced partners and boast a rewarding and enjoyable experience. There is ample opportunity to gain a wealth of substantive experience and the firm is committed to ensuring its attorneys complete pro bono hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.