Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Title: Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A distinguished law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled and experienced Associate Attorney to join its Commercial Real Estate team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in representing clients across a broad spectrum of real estate matters, including purchase agreements, property development, and leasing. This role is ideal for a legal professional with a solid background in New York real estate, who can independently manage complex cases and transactions.

Duties:

• Handle commercial real estate transactions including purchase and sale agreements, acquisitions, and development projects.
• Advise clients on real estate financing, including loan documentation and lender agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate office and retail leasing contracts.
• Guide access agreements, easements, and licensing matters.
• Perform title review and work to resolve any title-related issues.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and other legal teams to ensure comprehensive legal services.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, opinions, and pleadings as necessary.
• Participate in client meetings and offer counsel on various legal strategies.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate law.
• Strong familiarity with the New York real estate market and related regulations.
• Proven experience with financing transactions is advantageous.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is mandatory; New Jersey Bar admission is a plus.

Certifications:

• Active membership with the New York State Bar Association.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong professional judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the capacity to work independently.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

This firm is as New York-centric as they come, with East Coast roots almost 150 years old. With relatively inexpensive corporate services, including banking, corporate, labor, municipal and trust and estates departments, this firm is quite happy to remain a strong regional firm. To be sure, this firm can not be confused with the 'white shoe' New York firm. The perks are modest here, as are associate salaries. The attitude is grounded, though, and associates remark that they feel good knowing that their clients got great representation at a reasonable cost, and revel in the long-term relationships such customer service garners.