Commercial Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

An established international law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its Corporate practice group in the New York office. This role involves handling a wide range of real estate transactions for high-profile clients across various asset classes. The position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with exposure to both domestic and international commercial real estate matters.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Handle full-spectrum commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing

• Draft and review documents related to purchases, sales, leasing, and financing of commercial properties

• Address title and survey matters

• Manage real estate financing transactions including refinancings, acquisition loans, bridge loans, construction loans, and mezzanine loans

• Draft and negotiate real estate agreements such as property management contracts, brokerage agreements, and SNDAs

• Participate in joint venture negotiations and structure real estate ownership arrangements

• Manage transaction timelines and documentation, including closing and due diligence checklists

• Coordinate and collaborate with internal practice groups and external counsel

• Contribute to business development by attending industry events, networking, and publishing articles or posts

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in commercial real estate at a law firm

• Experience with cross-functional collaboration across legal disciplines

• Proven ability to lead transactions with minimal supervision

Education

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

• LL.M. preferred but not required

Certifications

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

Skills

• Strong legal drafting, writing, and research capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments

• High attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented

Benefits

• Opportunities for cross-border transactional work

• Training and professional development

• Supportive and collaborative work culture

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated through Mansfield Certification Plus

There are law offices based throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. With over a century of legal expertise to their credit, the firm staffs more than seven-hundred professionals globally. There are one-hundred and nine partners. Key practice areas consist of business and personal services. Disciplines are significant namely banking, commercial litigation-arbitration, legal risk management, divorce-family law and wealth structuring. Industry accolades are abundant for the legal practice. They encourage diversity in the labor force.