Description:

Job Description:
Michael Best is seeking a mid-level associate with approximately 3-5+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions to support a national real estate practice. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience with sophisticated commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and general transactional matter.

New York experience required, multiple jurisdictions a plus.
Candidates should possess strong drafting, due diligence, title and survey review, negotiation, and project management skills, with the ability to work directly with sophisticated clients and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Experience with retail, industrial, office, multifamily, and net lease transactions is preferred.
Strong academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a practical, business-oriented approach are essential.

This position requires significant transactional experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously. The ideal candidate provides practical, business-focused legal advice, effectively manages client relationships, and demonstrates sound judgment in navigating sophisticated real estate transactions.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Excellent academic credentials.
Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Approximately 3-5+ years of real estate or related transactional law experience.
Experience with real estate financing transactions.
Experience with real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreement and closing documents.
Experience with title, survey, and due diligence review.
Experience with commercial lending, development, zoning, land use, and condominium matters preferred.
Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong legal analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement.
Required: Use approved AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively to improve quality, efficiency, and decision-making, consistent with organizational policies, confidentiality, and applicable laws.

If you have any questions please contact: careers@michaelbest.com

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