Real Estate Associate (Mid-Level)

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Real Estate Associate to join the vibrant, congenial, and full-service Real Estate Practice Group of a premier Am Law 50 international law firm in New York City. This position offers the opportunity to join one of the largest and most experienced Real Estate groups in the country, boasting an unrivaled depth and diversity of practice matters. The group represents a sophisticated client roster including national and international private equity owners, institutional investors, developers, healthcare and insurance companies, as well as premier lenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lender-Side & Borrower Financing: Draft and negotiate complex loan documents; review and analyze title commitments, underlying instruments, surveys, legal opinions, commercial leases, and zoning reports; review and negotiate borrower-side financing packages.
• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Draft and negotiate purchase and sale contracts, oversee comprehensive due diligence work streams, prepare closing instruments, and manage end-to-end deal execution and transaction logistics.
• Commercial Leasing: Prepare and negotiate commercial leases representing both landlord and tenant clients across office, retail, and industrial properties.
• Joint Ventures & Development: Assist in joint venture structuring and documentation, as well as property-level development and zoning/land use matters.
• Team Leadership: Manage small deal teams, junior associates, and transaction logistics with composure and presence.

Qualifications & Background

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of substantive transactional legal experience working across varied commercial real estate matters.
• Core Competencies: Substantive experience in lender/borrower financing, purchase and sale transactions, and commercial leasing.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school; and the leadership composure required to guide small deal teams.
• Licensure: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• Application Materials: Resume/CV, cover letter, and law school transcript are required for submission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 annually, based on class year, experience level, and qualifications.
• Bonuses: Eligible for annual performance bonuses consistent with top-tier market standards.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions/matching.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive wellness benefits.