Position Overview A premier Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a mid-level to senior associate to join its team in New York. The ideal candidate will work on complex, high-stakes real estate transactions, managing deal components both independently and as part of collaborative legal teams.

Key Responsibilities Financings:

Structure, draft, and negotiate lender- and borrower-side mortgage and mezzanine financings.

Acquisitions & Dispositions:

Manage components of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and related due diligence.

Joint Ventures:

Structure and negotiate joint venture (JV) deals and equity investments.

Client Engagement:

Manage primary client relationships directly, offering legal counsel and practical business judgment throughout transactions.

Candidate Qualifications Experience:

3+ years of commercial real estate finance and transactional experience in a law firm setting.

Class Year:

JD Class of 2017 to 2023.

Licensure:

Currently licensed to practice law in New York, or eligible to become licensed in NY.

Skills:

Strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills; excellent business acumen; ability to run workstreams independently.

Credentials:

Excellent academic record and professional references.

Compensation & Benefits Salary Range:

$260,000 - $435,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience)

Bonus:

Hours-based bonus eligibility