Commercial Real Estate Associate

What is it for you : A global Am Law 100 firm with 1,200+ lawyers across 31 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Mansfield Certified Plus, Top Global Employer (Stonewall), and WILEF Gold Standard Certified. Known for strong practices in M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation, and corporate risk. outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement Competitive compensation and benefits What You Will Be Doing Advise institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on complex commercial real estate transactions. Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across multiple asset classes — office, retail, logistics, healthcare, student housing, hospitality, and data centers. Draft and negotiate purchase & sale agreements, joint venture documents, leases, and loan documents. Conduct and manage due diligence (title, survey, environmental, zoning). Advise clients on real estate development projects from entitlement to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (tax, construction, zoning, finance) on deal execution. Support clients in day-to-day real estate operations, including amendments, subleases, and lease assignments. Experience You Will Need J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic performance. 3–5 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm. Admission to the New York Bar (required). Proven experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.