Job Description
Job Description
Department: Real Estate
Location: Rochester, NY
Classification: Exempt
Job Type: Full-time M-F, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Company Overview:
Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP is a leading and reputable full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. With a team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys, we strive to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our headquarters is in Rochester, NY with additional offices in Albany and Buffalo, NY.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. We encourage open communication, teamwork, and professional growth. Our firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports the well-being of our employees.
Job Summary:
Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP, is seeking a real estate associate attorney with experience handling complex commercial transactions. This role involves structuring, negotiating, and closing deals across all real estate asset classes, using a variety of capital sources. Ideal candidates will have experience in multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and construction contracts. Experience with agency and conduit lenders is a plus.
Qualification:
- 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an accredited law school.
- Must be admitted to the bar and licensed to practice law in NYS.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing commercial real estate transactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues, evaluate risks, and develop effective legal strategies.
- Excellent negotiation skills to advocate for clients' interests and achieve favorable outcomes in commercial real estate law.
- Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing legal documents and conducting due diligence investigations to ensure accuracy and minimize errors or omissions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in dealing with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in commercial real estate transactions.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this role. It provides a snapshot of the core functions and responsibilities. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The compensation range for this position is $110,000–$140,000 annually, plus bonus potential, representing our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skill set, and office location. Additionally, relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.