Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney
Location: Onsite New York, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: Onsite
Start Timeline: ASAP
Compensation
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Base Salary: $235,000 - $435,000 (commensurate with experience)
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Bonus: Eligibility for an hours-based bonus is available
Why Join
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Join a nationally ranked, rapidly growing real estate practice
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Work on complex and sophisticated transactions for major financial institutions and Fortune 100 companies
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Engage with a collegial, collaborative team invested in your professional growth
Role Summary
The role includes working both independently and in team environments on complex real estate transactions. This is an opportunity to represent a sophisticated client base on high-value deals across a wide range of asset types and deal structures.
Core Responsibilities
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Represent real estate developers, landlords, financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and national retailers
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Advise on lender and borrower side mortgage and mezzanine financings
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Handle real estate acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, workouts, and joint ventures
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Work on matters involving real estate private equity funds, unit trusts, and REITs
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Structure and manage transactions across all types of commercial real estate investments
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Engage directly with clients and provide strategic legal counsel
Must-Have Qualifications
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J.D. from an accredited law school
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Active admission to the New York Bar (no exceptions)
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Stellar academic credentials (law review or moot court experience preferred)
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Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a major law firm setting
- Direct experience with:
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Mortgage and mezzanine financings (lender or borrower side)
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Joint venture transactions
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Real estate acquisitions and dispositions
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Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
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Proven ability to manage complex components of large transactions
Preferred Qualifications
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Law review or moot court accolades
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Experience advising on private equity real estate fund structures
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Demonstrated client-facing experience and business acumen