Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced and driven Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its growing team in Buffalo, New York. The ideal candidate will possess 3 to 8 years of experience in a broad range of commercial real estate matters. This role will involve direct client contact and the opportunity to work on high-level transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of key documents such as purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and loan documentation. The firm fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, offering a great opportunity for career growth and professional development.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial real estate transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, and closing documents.
• Review and resolve title and survey issues.
• Advise clients on real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, financing, and leases.
• Perform legal research and prepare analyses to support client matters.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to facilitate transactions and resolve legal matters efficiently.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Take part in direct client meetings, providing advice and updates on legal matters.

Requirements

• 3 to 8 years of experience in commercial real estate law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relationships effectively.
• Experience in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with commercial leases, loan documents, and related real estate documents is essential.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Other jurisdiction admissions are welcomed but not required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to negotiate and draft complex real estate agreements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (including orthodontic coverage).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, and personal time.
• 401(k) with guaranteed contributions and profit sharing.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits such as specified disease, hospital, and accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

Location: Buffalo, New York (Full-time, In-office)

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to advance their career in a dynamic and supportive legal environment. The firm offers a collaborative culture with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.