Senior Real Estate Associate

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm in New York is seeking a Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate to join its commercial real estate practice group. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions involving high-value properties, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing. Ideal candidates will bring strong transactional experience and a background from a large law firm environment.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Represent clients in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate

• Negotiate and draft documentation for joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, and leasing

• Handle real estate finance transactions, including loan documentation and due diligence

• Advise clients on title, survey, zoning, and land use issues

• Coordinate with internal and external teams on closing and post-closing matters

• Support complex commercial real estate deals from inception to completion

Requirements:

• 3 to 8 years of relevant commercial real estate experience (JD classes 2017–2022)

• Experience in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and joint ventures

• Familiarity with large-scale commercial transactions and institutional clients

• Large law firm background strongly preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar (in good standing)

Skills:

• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

• High level of professionalism and client service

• Proficient in managing deal timelines and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits:

• Compensation based on class year, skills, experience, and performance

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.