Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Associate Attorney – New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a well-regarded law firm with a strong national presence. This role will be based in the firm's New York office and offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial leasing matters alongside a team of highly experienced real estate attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial real estate documents, with a focus on office, retail, and industrial leasing.

• Collaborate closely with partners and other team members, while managing individual responsibilities and client relationships.

• Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, title and survey review, and general transactional due diligence.

• Exposure to data center leasing is a plus, though not required.

Qualifications:

• 4–5 years of significant commercial real estate transactional experience, with an emphasis on leasing.

• Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

• Major law firm experience preferred.

• High academic achievement.

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Compensation:

• Anticipated base salary range: $280,000 to $325,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

To apply , candidates will need a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet.

This is a great opportunity for a mid-level associate looking to grow their practice in a supportive, high-performing environment.