Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate Attorney in New York City, NY. The successful candidate will join a team advising on real estate capital markets and private equity transactions, including asset acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial leasing matters.

Duties

• Advise on sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with public finance, energy, and infrastructure teams.
• Counsel clients through market cycles.
• Engage in development projects and distressed debt investments.

Requirements

• Two to three years of relevant law firm experience.
• Superior client service skills.
• Membership in the Bar of a U.S. State.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.