Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients on complex transactions across the U.S., focusing on real estate as a core strategic area.

Duties

• Advise institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on commercial real estate matters.
• Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and commercial leases.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title, survey, and zoning reviews.
• Advise on development projects from entitlement through completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various practice areas.
• Support clients with operational real estate matters, including lease amendments and tenant issues.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• Experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial mindset with a client-first approach.
• Collaborative team player in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on market-leading transactions with top-tier clients.
• Exposure to innovative deal structures and emerging real estate sectors.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Supportive and inclusive firm culture with cross-office collaboration.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

The New York office entered the legal market twenty-seven years ago. The legal practice merged with a Manhattan-based firm ten years ago making the New York office the firm's second largest practice. One-hundred and thirty-five attorneys are employed at the New York office. Practice areas are varied. There are ten practice disciplines such as corporate transactions-securities, litigation, real estate transactions-financings, banking, business, and finance. Attorneys are committed to pro-bono work throughout the year. Besides, they have received top honors from prominent industry publications.