Senior Real Estate Associate

National Law Firm

Senior Real Estate Associate

Midtown NYC Office

Salary: $275K -$325K

Hybrid Schedule: 2 remote days per week

Job Summary:

Join a growing real estate practice where sophisticated leasing work, client relationships, and strategic dealmaking are at the center of what you do.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Associate to join a highly regarded Real Estate Group in New York. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned real estate attorney with significant experience negotiating complex commercial leases and serving as a trusted advisor to landlords, tenants, developers, and property owners.

What You'll Do:

As a key member of the Real Estate team, you will lead and manage a broad range of commercial leasing matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial lease agreements for office, retail, and mixed-use properties.
• Representing both landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, balancing business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risk.
• Advising clients on all stages of commercial leasing transactions and occupancy matters.
• Supporting acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions through lease review, due diligence, and tenant-risk analysis.
• Providing strategic counsel to developers, property owners, investors, and corporate occupiers on real estate and leasing issues.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.
• Collaborating with attorneys across practice groups to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.

What You'll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice and good standing in New York.
• 8-12+ years of significant real estate experience with a strong focus on commercial leasing.
• Extensive experience negotiating office, retail, and other commercial property leases.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines.
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and client-focused judgment.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial real estate practice where you will play a meaningful role in shaping client relationships and expanding the platform. You will work on sophisticated transactions, collaborate with accomplished colleagues, and have the support to continue building your practice in a dynamic market.

Contact DNA Partners to learn more about this opportunity.