Real Estate (Equity) Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Real Estate (Equity) Associate for its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in commercial real estate equity transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, complex transactions within a collaborative and dynamic team.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Advise clients on commercial real estate equity transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including partnership agreements, acquisition agreements, and financing agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and manage complex real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of deals.
• Provide strategic legal guidance and counsel to clients regarding real estate investments and risk management.
• Manage client relationships and ensure timely delivery of legal services.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in real estate equity transactions, particularly in joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating complex real estate agreements.
• Excellent understanding of real estate transactions and finance structures.
• Proven track record of managing transactions and working with clients in the real estate sector.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar (New York preferred).

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage client relationships.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

This New York law firm has practice areas that are grouped into six broad categories: bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax & planning and transactional. They have offices located throughout the world and pride themselves on their ability to obtain cost-effective results in complicated litigation, intellectual property and transactional matters. This firm has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and has represented many major national and international clients. This firms strength and reputation is built upon their strong foundation of ingenuity and leadership. They offer market salaries and have a comfortable work atmosphere.