Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney for their New York City office.

Job Overview:

The Real Estate Associate Attorney will primarily handle commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, purchase & sale, and leasing of commercial real properties.

Duties:

• Conducted legal research and analysis on real estate matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, leases, and deeds.
• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions for real estate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients regarding real estate matters.
• Participate in due diligence processes for real estate transactions.
• Represent clients in real estate transactions and related proceedings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent).
• Admitted to practice law in New York.
• 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate law.
• Experience with acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, purchase & sale, and leasing of commercial real properties.
• A background in a large law firm setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate finance and development concepts is advantageous.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent).

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and reviewing abilities for legal documents.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide clear and effective legal counsel.
• Proficiency in due diligence processes for real estate transactions.
• Communication skills for effectively representing clients and interacting with colleagues and clients.

This international, mid-sized, and young New York office has attorneys with a wide array of experience in antitrust law and commercial litigation; corporate finance and securities law; employment litigation and labor; project finance and development; real estate and mortgage finance; restructuring, insolvency and reorganization, and transactions based in Latin America. Although they only offer relatively competitive salaries, their team-oriented and informal environment -- where even the most senior partners are associates, mentors, and friends -- is conducive to quality and success.