Description:
About the role:We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our expanding legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of real estate matters—commercial finance transactions, zoning, leasing, lending, licensing, and more—with a particular focus on serving the legal needs of community associations, commercial landlords, and property owners. If you're looking for meaningful work, client exposure, and long-term career growth in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This role should reside in the Western, NY area (Buffalo/Rochester) and is a remote/WFH role.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to:
- Commercial real estate purchases and sales
- Financing transactions (mortgage refinances, lender documentation, etc.)
- Commercial leases (landlord and tenant side)
- Draft and negotiate easements and related access agreements
- License agreements (including rooftop/cell tower access)
- Draft opinion letters and advisory memos on real estate and community association matters
- Assist clients with zoning and land use matters, including attending planning or zoning board meetings
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on municipal regulations, zoning ordinances, and permitting issues
- Support due diligence and title review in transactional matters
- Collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership on larger-scale deals and firm initiatives
- Interact with clients, property managers, and board members in a responsive and professional manner
- Occasionally attend Board meetings for community associations and present legal updates or guidance
Qualifications:
Who You Are:
- Admitted to practice law in New York State
- 3+ years of relevant real estate transactional experience
- Familiarity with community association law, zoning, and local regulatory frameworks is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities
- Client-focused with an ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment
