Transactional Corporate Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a transactional corporate real estate associate with approximately 3 to 5 years of relevant experience to join its U.S. corporate group in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law with a focus on real estate transactions.

Duties

• Practice corporate law with an emphasis on real estate transactions.
• Engage in domestic and international joint ventures across asset classes.
• Represent institutional investors, private equity firms, and asset managers in real estate investment transactions.
• Draft legal documents and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Provide superior client service and maintain a strong work ethic.
• Manage multiple files and exercise good independent judgment.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate law with a focus on real estate.
• Experience in joint ventures and real estate investment transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal and drafting skills.
• Member in good standing of the New York bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong client service orientation and work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in exercising independent judgment.

Benefits

• Competitive market salaries.

Law offices are based in Toronto, New York and Calgary. Area of specialization is business law. The legal practice was formed in 1941. Two-hundred and seventy-six qualified attorneys and a professional support staff are employed at the firm. They represent clients worldwide. Practice areas and industries are significant. Some of their practice areas include competition-antitrust, corporate-capital markets, intellectual property and litigation-dispute resolution. The law practice endorses pro-bono work.