Commercial Real Estate Associate

Job Description:

A nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm consistently ranked among the country's top firms for culture, innovation, wellness, diversity, and attorney integration, is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate with at least two years of experience to join its active and sophisticated Real Estate + Development practice in Hartford or Boston .

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on exposure to complex commercial real estate transactions within a collaborative, collegial, and highly supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term advancement.

Practice Overview

The group represents buyers, sellers, lenders, owners, developers, and tenants across a broad range of commercial real estate matters involving all major asset classes.

Representative matters include:

• Acquisitions and dispositions
• Commercial leasing matters
• Public and private financing transactions
• Development projects
• Zoning and land use entitlements
• Permitting and regulatory matters
• Real estate due diligence
• Borrower and developer-side representation

Candidate Requirements

Qualified candidates will have:

• At least two years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience
• Prior law firm experience
• Strong real estate fundamentals, including experience with:
• Title and survey review
• Zoning and land use review and permitting
• Drafting acquisition documents
• Reviewing financing and loan documentation
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Experience representing developers and borrowers in complex commercial real estate transactions is strongly preferred.

Candidates must be admitted, or eligible for admission, in the state corresponding to their primary office location.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This firm has earned national recognition for its attorney experience and workplace culture, including distinctions for:

• Firm culture and collegiality
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Wellness and attorney support
• Technology and innovation
• Integration of laterals and clerks
• Leadership transparency and accessibility

The firm places significant emphasis on mentorship and attorney integration. Associates benefit from formal mentoring programs, meaningful client exposure, and a highly collaborative platform designed to support long-term success.

Additional highlights include:

• Hybrid work model with approximately 2-3 in-office days per week
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• 1,800-hour annual billable target
• Billable hour credit for pro bono and approved DEI activities
• Flexible PTO structure without rigid caps
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), pet insurance, and more

Compensation

For Massachusetts-based candidates, the anticipated base salary range is approximately $190,000-$202,500, depending upon experience, class year, office location, and overall qualifications.

For consideration, please provide a resume and law school transcript. Deal sheets, writing samples, and cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Religion
• Support
• Acquisitions
• Development
• Search
• Accessibility
• Transparency
• Due Diligence
• Real Estate
• Salary
• Compensation
• Mentoring
• Credit
• Developers
• Insurance
• Writing
• Communication Skills
• Integration
• Negotiation
• Documentation
• Leadership
• Communication