Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a full-service law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join their sophisticated practice in Boston, MA. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of commercial and residential property matters for businesses, investors, family offices, fiduciaries, and private clients. The position is well suited for an attorney who brings strong transactional experience, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach.

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $170,000 - $225,000 (depending on experience) + great benefits

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in, 2 days remote) AFTER the first 90 days fully in office

Responsibilities:

• Handle real estate transactions from the initial stages of a deal through closing and post-closing.
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, operating agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, investors, lenders, and property owners in a variety of transactions.
• Assist with the acquisition and disposition of commercial and residential properties.
• Support clients and developers with real estate development and ownership matters.
• Perform and coordinate due diligence, including reviewing title, surveys, zoning requirements, environmental matters, permits, and other property-related issues.
• Identify potential legal and transactional issues and work with clients and other professionals to develop practical solutions.
• Assist with the negotiation and documentation of real estate financing arrangements, including commercial lending and private financing.
• Prepare for and coordinate real estate closings, including reviewing closing documents and addressing outstanding issues.
• Work alongside attorneys in trusts and estates, tax, corporate, and private client practices to address real estate-related issues.
• Advise individuals and families on the ownership and management of real estate as part of their broader financial and estate planning objectives.
• Assist with properties owned through trusts, estates, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities.
• Advise clients regarding the acquisition, ownership, transfer, and disposition of vacation homes, family properties, investment properties, and other significant real estate assets.
• Assist with the transition and succession of family-owned businesses and real estate holdings.
• Help structure real estate ownership arrangements in coordination with estate planning, tax, and asset protection considerations.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
• 3 or more years of experience in real estate law.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and/or financing.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a sophisticated, fast-paced practice.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential client matters.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and providing exceptional client service.