Junior to Mid-Level Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Junior to Mid-Level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join their dynamic New York City, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of real estate transactional experience, preferably from a large law firm, and will be eager to work on complex real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, joint ventures, and financing. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, and joint venture agreements.
• Manage and coordinate real estate transactions from inception to closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct thorough due diligence for real estate acquisitions, sales, and financing, including title review, zoning, and land use analysis.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop and implement strategies for complex real estate transactions, including hotel, resort, and development projects.
• Advise clients on legal aspects of real estate transactions, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review financing documents, including loan agreements, mortgages, and security instruments.
• Stay current with legal developments in real estate law and contribute to the firm's knowledge management initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings, providing legal insights and contributing to developing client relationships.
• Support the firm’s business development efforts by contributing to proposals and pitches for new work.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, as necessary, in real estate transactional matters.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 2-4 years of real estate transactional experience, preferably from a large law firm.
  • Experience with acquisitions, sales, leasing, joint ventures, and financing.
  • Significant plus for experience with hotel and resort projects and development projects.

• Education:

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

• Certifications:

  • Active membership in the Bar in the United States (preferably in New York or eligibility to waive in).

Skills:

• Strong research and legal writing skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Commitment to professional excellence and client service.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.