Associate - Real Estate

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring mid-level and senior real estate associates in HOU, LA, NY, and SF. This is a chance to step onto a national platform that wins Chambers USA and Global recognition across practices and geographies, with sustained growth and high-caliber deal flow.

The Work

• Work on the full life cycle of sophisticated real estate transactions: mortgage and mezzanine debt, JV equity, acquisitions and dispositions, and development across asset classes.
• Expect lender and borrower-side work, portfolio and single-asset deals, and cross-office collaboration with finance, tax, and fund teams.

What You Bring

• 3–8+ years of real estate or adjacent transactional experience from a national or respected boutique platform
• Deal sheet showing mortgage or mezzanine finance, JV equity, acquisitions or dispositions, and development work
• Strong drafting and deal execution skills; comfort running workstreams and negotiating primary documents
• Candidates from non-real-estate transactional backgrounds with clear transferable skills will be considered

Why Consider It

• Platform and market strength: Chambers-ranked practices with deep benches across key U.S. markets and internationally.
• Career investment: formal mentorship, confidential coaching, and structured training supported by dedicated professional development teams.
• Momentum: continued double-digit growth and increased PPEP reported by The American Lawyer, reflected in robust demand for transactional talent.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $260,000 to $435,000, plus discretionary performance bonus.

Comprehensive benefits include health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and FSAs.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.