Real Estate Transactions Associate

We are a national full-service law firm advising businesses and institutions on complex transactions and high-stakes disputes around the world. Our work is consistently ranked by Chambers USA and Chambers Global and by The Legal 500 and recognized among the AmLaw Top 100. Our collaborative culture earns national rankings from Vault and Chambers Associate for satisfaction and career development. When you join us you will take on meaningful responsibility early with the mentorship to build a career you are proud of.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Real Estate Transactions Associate to join a busy transactional practice representing developers, private equity funds, REITs, and other institutional investors in complex commercial real estate matters. The Associate will support deal teams across acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, joint ventures and development transactions, handling document drafting and negotiation, due diligence, closing coordination and client counseling to drive timely, commercially sound outcomes.Compensation: $310k-445k base salary + bonusesKey ResponsibilitiesSupport and lead portions of commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, joint ventures and development matters.Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, joint venture agreements, operating agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.Conduct and manage due diligence reviews including title, survey, zoning, environmental and contract diligence; prepare diligence memoranda and risk analyses for clients and partners.Coordinate closings: prepare closing checklists, coordinate with title companies, lenders, escrow agents, surveyors and other third parties, and manage closing deliverables and timelines.Advise clients on transactional structure, risk allocation, title curatives, indemnities and escrow arrangements to protect their commercial and legal interests.Work closely with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams to shepherd transactions from term sheets to closing and post-closing matters.Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals, delegating tasks and reviewing work product for accuracy and completeness.Maintain clear, timely communication with clients and internal teams, balancing commercial objectives and legal risk to support client relationships and business development.Stay current on real estate market developments, industry practices and relevant regulatory or statutory changes affecting commercial real estate transactions.QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York (or ability to waive in).4+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience at a law firm; experience representing developers, private equity funds, REITs or institutional investors is strongly preferred.Proven experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, joint ventures and development transactions; familiarity with office asset deals is a plus.Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare clear, commercially focused transaction documents and closing materials.Strong project management skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Superior oral and written communication skills and comfort interfacing directly with sophisticated clients and counterparties.Ability to work collaboratively on deal teams and to supervise and mentor junior staff.