Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid/Senior, Multi Office)
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New York, NY · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Commercial Real Estate Practice Group
Open to Multiple Locations...list found at the bottom of this description.
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Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm , is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate to join its sophisticated Commercial Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys handling complex real estate transactions and working alongside a collaborative team on high-profile matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions across a broad range of asset classes.
Candidate Profile
JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington, D.C., in good standing
• 5 + years of substantive commercial real estate experience
• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
• Strong understanding of real estate transaction structures, due diligence, title and survey review, and closing processes
• Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and collaborative teamwork
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities
Represent clients in commercial real estate purchases, sales, and financing transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, easements, and related transactional documents
Conduct and coordinate due diligence reviews, including analysis of title, survey, zoning, and other real estate-related matters
Assist with transaction structuring, negotiations, closings, and post-closing matters
Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients
Manage client communications and support the efficient execution of complex transactions
Why Join Us?
This opportunity offers the chance to work with a highly respected real estate team serving sophisticated clients on significant transactions across multiple jurisdictions . Attorneys in this practice benefit from substantive client contact, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop their skills through hands-on involvement in complex matters. The firm fosters a collegial environment that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $270,000–$400,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; profit sharing ; HSA and FSA; generous time off and vacation days; family/dependent care leave; 529 College Savings Plan; and more!
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume , cover letter indicating preferred office location , and law school transcript for consideration.
Locations
DE (Wilmington)
FL (Boca Raton)
MD (Baltimore)
NJ (Hackensack)
NY (New York)
TX (Dallas)
Washington, D.C.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .