Associate Attorney needed for Real Estate Law Firm

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC (BFKP) is a New York City-based boutique law firm focused on real estate transactions, real estate litigation, and complex commercial matters. BFKP provides big law sophistication to real estate clients who want boutique service. We pride ourselves on combining deep legal expertise with practical judgment, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to long-term client relationships.
BFKP provides full service legal support to real estate owners, occupiers and professionals, individuals and businesses by helping them build and protect their assets. Our transactional practice handles acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and ongoing general counsel support, while our litigation team represents clients in high-stakes real estate and commercial disputes. Across all practice areas, we focus on strategic thinking, clear communication, and solutions that protect our clients’ interests while supporting their broader business goals.
We are intentionally lean, growth-oriented, and hands-on – attorneys and paralegals are trusted to manage meaningful responsibilities rather than operate in rigid silos. Team members build long-term careers here because they gain real experience, develop strong client relationships, and work alongside colleagues who value quality, integrity, and professionalism without the bureaucracy of a large firm.

The Associate Attorney - Condo/Co-Op serves as a trusted advisor to cooperative and condominium boards and managing agents, while also handling unit and building purchase and sale transactions. This attorney manages the full range of legal issues that arise in running a building, including governing document work, vendor contracts, and day-to-day compliance questions. This role is ideal for a transactional real estate attorney seeking a boutique environment where they can deepen a specialized practice, build lasting client relationships, and grow alongside a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm.
Manage purchase and sale transactions involving cooperative and condominium units and buildings, from contract through closing
Draft and review proprietary leases, bylaws, and house rules, and assist boards in enforcing these governing documents
Advise board members and managing agents on day-to-day legal matters and regulatory issues affecting the building
Prepare and amend governing documents, including proprietary leases, declarations, bylaws, and rules and regulations, along with related operational forms and policies
Draft materials for and provide legal guidance at board and shareholder/unit owner meetings
Advise clients on applicable local, state, and federal compliance issues
Pushing Boundaries - Creative approach to problem-solving

• Character Counts - Collaborative and collegial people, who take responsibility and maintain accountability & high emotional intelligence
• "Big Law" Approach - Intellectually curious, proactive, high standards

Bring relevant experience as a junior associate or associate attorney in a law firm, with specific experience supporting commercial real estate transactions.
Embrace technology (including legal tech and AI tools) and is eager to learn and adopt new systems that enhance efficiency and quality of work.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, taking pride in accuracy, professionalism, and supporting attorneys and clients effectively.
from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating governing documents, vendor and contractor agreements, closing documents, and commercial leases
Ability to act as transfer agent on behalf of cooperatives, as well as review and advise on stock and lease transfers
Ability to advise on and facilitate Board meetings, meetings of shareholders and unit owners
Strong research and writing skills, with a solid academic record
Comfort advising boards and managing agents directly, translating complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical guidance
Comfortable with technology, including legal tech and AI tools, and eager to adopt systems that improve efficiency and quality of work

Health & Wellness Benefits – Substantial employer contributions toward comprehensive insurance, consistent with NYC legal market standards
Retirement Savings – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
Paid Time Off – Fifteen (15) days of paid vacation annually, 40 hours of paid sick leave, plus standard paid firm holidays
Professional Development & Mentorship – Direct mentorship from firm partners, and meaningful responsibility on sophisticated commercial real estate matters – The firm also pays for New York City Bar membership - with free access to the NYC Bar's complete CLE Passport, with thousands of on-demand CLEs
Career Advancement – Annual performance and compensation reviews with opportunities for merit-based raises, expanded responsibility, and long-term advancement within a collaborative, high-performing New York real estate practice
We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.