Senior Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking mid-level and senior-level Real Estate Associate Attorneys to join its dynamic and expanding practice in New York, NY. This opportunity is ideal for transactional attorneys with a strong background in real estate law, particularly in debt financing, equity structuring, acquisitions, dispositions, and development. The firm also welcomes candidates with non-real estate transactional experience who demonstrate a strong interest in transitioning into this practice area.

Location

• New York City, New York

Duties

• Advise clients on complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures

• Represent lenders and borrowers in mortgage and mezzanine financing transactions

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including loan agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and joint venture documents

• Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessment related to real estate assets and transactions

• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel during all phases of deal execution

• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on strategic client advisement and deal structuring

Requirements

• Mid-level and senior-level experience practicing law in real estate or transactional areas

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: real estate financing, joint ventures, acquisitions/dispositions, or development

• Familiarity with real estate deal structuring, document negotiation, and closing processes

• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously

• Desire for professional growth and engagement in a collaborative, high-performance culture

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active and in good standing with the New York State Bar

Skills

• Real estate finance and investment structuring

• Legal drafting and document negotiation

• Transactional due diligence

• Client counseling and relationship management

• Deal management and coordination

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage

• Retirement benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Parental leave

• Basic life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

• Strong mentorship and career advancement support

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.