Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate in Buffalo, NY, with 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will possess strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, and investors in commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related documents.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental review.
• Assist with closings and post-closing matters.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of New York.

Skills

• Experience with a broad range of commercial real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with real estate documentation and deal processes.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.

This is one of the nation's oldest law firms that has a tradition of excellence and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to provide value to their clients through high-quality work, outstanding service, and attention to individual needs. The firm offers competitive salaries and practices in all major areas of the law, including litigation, business and banking, labor and employment, trusts and estates, and tax. There is a very friendly environment at this firm, for they aim to hire the same types of people whom they would choose to invite out for a cup of coffee or a glass of beer. Attorneys at this firm are well balanced and have passionate interests in politics, theater, and sports. They are the types of people who care about their communities and participate in them, and care about their families and friends and spend time with them. This firms success is greatly due to the types of people employed at this firm, for attorneys here have strong identities as people and realize that they cannot only to be defined by their legal practice. Their excellent record of pro bono work and community involvement is further evidence of their commitment to diversity, equality and justice, both in the workplace and in the communities where they live.