Mid-Level Real Estate Associate

Michael Best is seeking a mid-level associate with approximately 3-5+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions to support a national real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience with sophisticated commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and general transactional matter. This position is located in our New York City office.

• New York experience required, multiple jurisdictions a plus.
• Candidates should possess strong drafting, due diligence, title and survey review, negotiation, and project management skills, with the ability to work directly with sophisticated clients and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Experience with retail, industrial, office, multifamily, and net lease transactions is preferred.
• Strong academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a practical, business-oriented approach are essential.

This position requires significant transactional experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously. The ideal candidate provides practical, business-focused legal advice, effectively manages client relationships, and demonstrates sound judgment in navigating sophisticated real estate transactions.

We have offices in Wisconsin (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); New York (New York City); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our clients. This position is located in our New York City office.

• Bachelor’s degree
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 3-5+ years of real estate or related transactional law experience.
• Experience with real estate financing transactions.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreement and closing documents.
• Experience with title, survey, and due diligence review.
• Experience with commercial lending, development, zoning, land use, and condominium matters preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Required: Use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively to improve quality, efficiency, and decision-making, consistent with organizational policies, confidentiality, and applicable laws.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP and Michael Best Strategies LLC, (collectively known as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York applicants only: The annual compensation range for a Mid-Level Real Estate Associate in our California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, and New York offices is between $200,000 and $270,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Mid-Level Real Estate Associate are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, accident coverage, paid holidays, paid time off, and eligible reimbursements. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan. Application review will begin on 11/9/2026 and will continue until the position is filled.