Real Estate Associate

A leading national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 2–4 years of transactional real estate experience to join its established Real Estate practice in New York or New Jersey.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions and leasing transactions, with exposure to financing and land use matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative practice offering direct client contact and high-quality transactional work.

The salary range for this position is $235,000–$295,000, depending on experience and other relevant factors.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and related transaction documents.
• Handle a range of commercial leasing matters on behalf of landlords and tenants.
• Assist with real estate financing transactions involving borrowers and lenders.
• Support due diligence, title, survey and closing processes.
• Work alongside attorneys on land use and related real estate matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and other transaction parties throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced practice.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of real estate transactional experience at a law firm
• JD from an accredited law firm
• Qualified to practice law i8n New York or New Jersey
• Strong experience with acquisitions, dispositions and commercial leasing.
• Experience representing borrowers and/or lenders is advantageous.
• Exposure to land use matters is a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior legal research, drafting and writing skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage transactions effectively and work collaboratively within a team.
• Appropriate bar admission or eligibility to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $235,000–$295,000.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Exposure to a broad mix of acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and financing matters.
• Regular client interaction and responsibility.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative environment within an established national real estate practice.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.