Commercial Real Estate Associate

Job Overview:
A well-regarded law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of verifiable experience in commercial real estate law within a mid-to-large law firm setting. This position involves a broad range of real estate work, including leasing, acquisitions, sales, due diligence, and closings. The role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized attorney with strong drafting skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Location:

• Providence, RI

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate leases from both landlord and tenant perspectives

• Prepare property acquisition, sale documents, and related transactional agreements

• Conduct due diligence reviews including title, zoning, environmental, lease, and survey reviews

• Draft and review real estate documents such as:

  • Easements

  • Restrictive covenants

  • Estoppels

  • SNDAs

  • FIRPTA certificates

  • Deeds and closing documents

• Monitor transactional deadlines and prepare critical date schedules

• Handle title and survey review, title objections, and compliance with ALTA standards

• Oversee and conduct closings, including settlement statement review and post-closing follow-up

• Draft correspondence regarding lease disputes, claims, and defenses

• Support senior attorneys and coordinate with staff and paralegals on transaction management

• Maintain organized client files and ensure accurate documentation

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of continuous and specific experience in commercial real estate law

• Experience in a law firm with at least 50 attorneys strongly preferred

• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and professionally

• Proven ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Education:

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

• Bachelor's degree required

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one of the following states:

  • Massachusetts

  • Rhode Island

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • South Carolina

  • Florida

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Excellent drafting and legal document preparation abilities

• High-level proficiency with due diligence processes and transactional workflows

• Understanding of state and federal court procedures and real estate regulations

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage confidential matters with discretion

• Strong initiative and sound professional judgment

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience)

• Opportunity to work on high-level commercial real estate transactions

• Collaborative firm environment with experienced attorneys and support staff

• Exposure to a wide range of real estate clients and deal types

• Support for professional development and growth

With three offices in Massachusetts and offices in New York and Rhode Island, this law firm is a full service business law firm. This firm is committed to providing each client with the highest, most professional level of customer and legal services. The firm prides itself in paying attention to detail, as well as listening to and understanding their client's needs. The culture of the firm is a sophisticated yet practical approach in counseling clients. Added to that, the firm strives to be prompt in all that it does. Each lawyer of this firm is committed to providing expertise, protecting the client's interests, being ethical, and being ready at all times for a situation no matter how big or small.