Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Newark, NJ is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in complex real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will possess a superior academic record and demonstrate expertise in acquisitions, dispositions, and lending transactions. Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required, and admission to the New York Bar is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and lending transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate agreements such as purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct due diligence, including reviewing title reports, surveys, and leases.
• Advise clients on real estate-related legal matters, including financing, zoning, and land use.
• Represent clients in negotiations and closings of real estate transactions.
• Coordinate with other legal professionals, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction processes.
• Stay updated on real estate laws and regulations and provide strategic legal advice.
• Prepare legal opinions and reports related to real estate transactions.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Superior academic record.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required; admission to the New York Bar is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience at a law firm with a focus on complex and sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Strong understanding of real estate finance, including lending transactions and acquisition and disposition processes.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Superior drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and due diligence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of New Jersey real estate laws and regulations, with familiarity with New York real estate laws being a plus.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here rave about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.