Real Estate Associate

Real Estate Associate

$250000 - $285000 per year | Boston, MA | On-site | Permanent

Sophisticated Real Estate Transactions Amlaw 200 firm

A bit about us:

We are an established law firm advising sophisticated clients on complex business, transactional, and litigation matters. Our practice brings together attorneys across multiple disciplines to provide comprehensive legal guidance on challenging matters.

We take a client-driven approach, combining deep legal experience with practical business judgment. Our attorneys work collaboratively to deliver thoughtful solutions while maintaining the personal attention and responsiveness that clients value.

Why join us?

Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions.

Gain meaningful responsibility and hands‑on involvement in complex deals.

Collaborate with experienced attorneys across complementary practice areas.

Develop relationships with sophisticated institutional and commercial clients.

Expand your transactional experience across acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and development matters.

Build your practice in an environment that values strong legal skills, business judgment, and collaborative problem‑solving.

Job Details

We are seeking a mid‑level Real Estate Associate to join an established corporate and transactional practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with approximately two to four years of commercial real estate experience who is looking to work on sophisticated transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects.

Our team represents a diverse client base, including developers, property owners, investors, lenders, and other institutional and commercial participants. Associates have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with experienced attorneys, and gain exposure to complex transactions across a variety of asset classes.

We are looking for an attorney with strong drafting and negotiation skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and other transaction‑related agreements.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence for commercial real estate transactions.
• Assist with structuring and negotiating joint ventures and other real estate investment arrangements.
• Advise clients on transactional matters involving commercial properties, development projects, and real estate investments.
• Work with lenders, developers, investors, property owners, and other transaction participants.
• Coordinate with internal practice groups and outside professionals to facilitate transactions.
• Manage transaction timelines, documentation, and closing requirements.
• Support matters involving zoning, land use, permitting, and development as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Approximately three to four years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transaction documents and due diligence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and prior experience at a comparable law firm or legal practice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively within a collaborative team.

Requirements

• Active admission to the MA Bar.
• Demonstrated experience handling commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.
• Ability to work directly with clients and other transaction participants.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.

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