A New York City transactional practice is seeking an associate with 3–5 years of experience to contribute to complex real estate matters from early analysis through negotiation and closing. The work spans core property transactions, with meaningful client interaction and commercial leasing experience especially valued.
The Work
- Support purchase and sale transactions, helping move matters from initial diligence and document preparation through negotiation and closing.
- Advise on and document real estate joint ventures, coordinating transaction details with clients, opposing counsel, and internal deal teams.
- Work on real estate financing transactions, researching legal issues and preparing clear, accurate transaction documents and correspondence.
- Manage transaction tasks in light of your experience level, tracking key steps and deadlines and helping advance matters from inception to resolution.
- Participate in client calls, meetings, and negotiations, provide updates, and respond professionally to questions and concerns.
- Contribute commercial leasing experience to the practice, including work on leasing matters where relevant to client needs.
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of experience in general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint venture, and financing work.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in New York.
- Strong drafting skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well-reasoned legal documents, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Sound legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail and strong professional judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, lawyers, and business professionals.
- Experience in commercial leasing is highly preferred; prior experience at a large or mid-sized law firm and a strong academic background from a nationally recognized law school are sought.
Why Consider It
The role offers broad exposure to purchase and sale, joint venture, and financing matters, with responsibility that can grow with your experience and opportunities to interact directly with clients and participate in negotiations.
The stated hiring range is $260,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications.
The position also includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), regular in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
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.