Mid-level and Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City, NY is seeking Mid-level and Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney with extensive experience in real estate transactions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work, acquisitions and dispositions, or development. The firm values professional growth, mentorship, and a positive work environment. Candidates with strong non-real estate transactional backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on real estate transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine debt (both lender and borrower side), joint-venture equity, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and review key transaction documents such as loan agreements, joint-venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and development contracts.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including reviewing title, survey documents, and other critical materials.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and risk management related to real estate matters.
• Manage complex transactions, ensuring timely and efficient completion of projects.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop strategic solutions for real estate issues.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys and staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Requirements:

• Solid experience in one or more of the following areas: mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work, acquisitions and dispositions, and/or development.
• Strong background in real estate transactions or relevant non-real estate transactional experience.
• A commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and contributing to a positive work culture.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of real estate law and transactional practices.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.