Transactional Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Transactional Real Estate Associate to join its New York City office. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Experience with real estate debt or equity matters is preferred. The candidate should possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex real estate documents such as purchase agreements, leases, and financing documents.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and provide strategic legal guidance.
• Conduct due diligence and manage closing processes for real estate transactions.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of real estate transactional experience.
• Experience with real estate debt or equity matters preferred.
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of practice.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of practice.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work confidently with clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With its New York office being its most cosmopolitan office by far, salaries are not competitive with national firms with similar practice areas. However, with well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development. Manhattan associates who feel superior to their suburban counterparts will not be tolerated--the order of the day to contribution and cooperation.