REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Locations: New York, NY | Miami, FL
HYBRID (3 days/week in-office)
Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its prominent Real Estate Practice Group in New York or Miami. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions within a collaborative, fast-paced, and high-performing practice that advises major institutional, commercial, and developer clients. The ideal candidate will bring strong transactional experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex deals with precision and independence.
Candidate Profile
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JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
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Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
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3–5 years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Purchase and sale transactions
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Leasing (retail, office, and/or industrial)
- Real estate lending matters (representing lenders or borrowers)
- Proven ability to manage deals independently, including leading diligence review and coordinating closing processes
- Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and writing skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment
Key Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing matters
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Lead and manage comprehensive due diligence processes, including title, survey, and related investigations
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Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, and loan documents
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams to facilitate efficient and timely deal execution
- Provide business-oriented legal counsel to clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Support senior attorneys on high-value transactions involving institutional and commercial real estate clients
- Deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work product under time-sensitive deadlines
Why Join Us?
This is a premier opportunity to join one of the nation’s most respected real estate practices—renowned for handling complex, high-value, and market-shaping transactions. You will work directly with leading practitioners on sophisticated matters that influence major commercial and development landscapes.
Our client offers unparalleled resources, world-class mentorship, and a collaborative environment designed to accelerate professional growth. Attorneys in this group are given meaningful responsibility from day one and benefit from a culture that values excellence, innovation, and long-term career advancement. This is an exceptional platform for a driven real estate attorney seeking to elevate their practice within a top-tier national firm.
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000-$365,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
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Bonus eligibility
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan with profit-sharing; FSA/HSA plans; paid parental leave; back-up dependent care and senior care planning resources; PTO; health advocacy services; professional development support; and commuter benefits
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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