Real Estate Associate (Mid-Level)

Key Responsibilities: Lender-Side & Borrower Financing: Draft and negotiate complex loan documents; review and analyze title commitments, underlying instruments, surveys, legal opinions, commercial leases, and zoning reports; review and negotiate borrower-side financing packages. Acquisitions & Dispositions: Draft and negotiate purchase and sale contracts, oversee comprehensive due diligence work streams, prepare closing instruments, and manage end-to-end deal execution and transaction logistics. Commercial Leasing: Prepare and negotiate commercial leases representing both landlord and tenant clients across office, retail, and industrial properties. Joint Ventures & Development: Assist in joint venture structuring and documentation, as well as property-level development and zoning/land use matters. Team Leadership: Manage small deal teams, junior associates, and transaction logistics with composure and presence. Qualifications & Background

Experience: 3 to 5 years of substantive transactional legal experience working across varied commercial real estate matters.

Core Competencies: Substantive experience in lender/borrower financing, purchase and sale transactions, and commercial leasing.

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school; and the leadership composure required to guide small deal teams.

Licensure: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active member in good standing of the New York State Bar. Application Materials: Resume/CV, cover letter, and law school transcript are required for submission.

Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary Range: $260,000 – $365,000 annually, based on class year, experience level, and qualifications. Bonuses: Eligible for annual performance bonuses consistent with top-tier market standards.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance options.401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions/matching. Generous paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive wellness benefits.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume/CV, cover letter, and law school transcript confidentially to. All inquiries and candidate submissions are kept strictly confidential.