Description:
Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate (3–5 years of experience) to join our growing New York office. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career within a practice that is both highly respected and strategically expanding across the U.S. Our firm places real estate at the center of its global strategy, and this role offers direct access to high-profile clients and complex, cross-market transactions working with team members in jurisdictions across the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
As a mid-level associate, you will play a critical role in advising institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including:
- Structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes (office, retail, logistics, healthcare/senior living, student housing, hospitality, data centers)
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases, and joint venture agreements
- Conducting and managing due diligence, including title, survey, environmental, and zoning reviews
- Advising on development projects from entitlement through completion
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across tax, construction, planning & zoning, and other practice areas
- Supporting clients with day-to-day operational real estate matters, including lease amendments, assignments, subleases, and tenant issues
Qualifications:
Required:
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
- 3–5 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm
- Admission to the New York Bar
- Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Preferred:
- Experience with multi-jurisdictional
- Familiarity with real estate development and capital markets structures
- Exposure to institutional clients, private equity funds, and REITs
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commercial mindset with a client-first approach
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
