Real Estate Associate Attorney

** Confidential Position **You're stuck on lender-side real estate deals drafting loan documents and reviewing title policies. Or you're doing generic commercial transactions where you never see the same client twice.You're ready to be a developer's trusted advisor, not just another lender's attorney.A top tier national AmLaw firm is strategically expanding its Developer/Equity Side Real Estate practice to meet surging demand from real estate developers and equity investors executing complex transactions across multiple asset classes.This isn't lender side work. You'll represent the developers and equity players—the entrepreneurs who are actually building projects and creating value.What You'll Actually Do:Represent developers (not lenders) on acquisitions, ground-up development, and project financeStructure equity investments and negotiate partnership agreements for complex capital stacksHandle joint ventures, operating agreements, and investor documentation for mixed-use and multifamily projectsAdvise on sophisticated financing structures combining federal, state, and local incentivesWork on acquisitions, dispositions, and development matters across various asset classesNegotiate with lenders, equity partners, and government agencies on behalf of developer clientsBuild direct, long-term relationships with entrepreneurial developers who will become repeat clientsGet comprehensive mentorship from a partner who will personally train you in this practice areaWhat You Bring:3-5 years of real estate experience at a sophisticated law firm (class of 2020-2022)Developer-side or equity-side experience is helpful but NOT required—the partner will train smart, motivated real estate associates who want to pivot into developer representationCould come from lender-side, general commercial real estate, or other real estate backgroundsStrong analytical and drafting skillsEntrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in learning developer-side workExcellent academic credentialsDC or New York bar admissionWhat You Get:Top Compensation: Cravath scale BigLaw pay + bonusHands-On Training: Work directly with a partner who will teach you developer-side real estate from the ground up—even if your background is lender-side or general commercialCareer Pivot Opportunity: Transition from lender-side or other real estate work into more entrepreneurial developer representationDeveloper-Side Work: Represent the builders and entrepreneurs, not the banksDirect Client Relationships: Build a book of business with repeat developer clientsSophisticated Structures: Complex capital stacks, public-private partnerships, and creative financingDiverse Practice: Multiple asset classes and transaction typesNational Platform: Collaborate with teammates across DC and New York officesGeographic Flexibility: DC preferred, but New York candidates strongly consideredThe Catch:Developer-side work moves fast and requires an entrepreneurial mindset. You need to be comfortable with ambiguity, creative problem-solving, and clients who expect practical business advice—not just legal memos. If you prefer the predictability of standardized transactions, this isn't the right fit.Why This Role is Different:Most firms want you to already have the exact right experience. This partner is willing to train the right person—even if you're coming from lender-side or general commercial real estate—as long as you're smart, motivated, and genuinely interested in developer representation.Location:Washington, DC (preferred) or New YorkApply Now:DM me directly or send your resume confidentially to View email address on click.appcast.io. All inquiries handled with complete discretion.J-18808-Ljbffr Lateral Link