Real Estate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Associate (Class of 2021–2022)

Location: New York, NY & Boston, MA

A leading New York law firm is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate (Class of 2021–2022) to join a sophisticated, fast-paced real estate practice handling complex, high-value transactions across the full real estate lifecycle.

Core Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience with:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions , including single-asset and multi-asset portfolio transactions
• Construction, bridge, and permanent financings , representing both institutional lenders and sophisticated borrowers
• Equity and debt joint venture transactions , including drafting and negotiating JV agreements, operating agreements, and side letters
• Transactions involving real estate private equity sponsors , institutional investors , and asset managers
• REITs, real estate funds, and fund-level investments , including sponsor and investor-side matters
• Entity formation and structuring , including LLCs, LPs, holding companies, and upstream/downstream restructurings
• Exposure to transactions involving all major asset classes : residential (including multifamily), industrial/logistics, office, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and land

Highly Valued (Stand-Out) Experience

Candidates with one or more of the following will stand out:

• Experience on large-scale or high-dollar transactions (nine-figure or larger)
• Meaningful involvement in deal execution , not just diligence (e.g., drafting primary documents, running workstreams, coordinating closings)
• Familiarity with preferred equity , mezzanine financing , or structured equity investments
• Experience working directly with private equity real estate sponsors or institutional investment platforms
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 50/100 or elite real estate boutique with a strong deal flow
• Comfort managing multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-moving environment

Key Attributes & Professional Traits

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills , with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal and business concepts
• Strong commercial judgment and attention to detail
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with a desire for increased responsibility and client exposure
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively across practice groups
• Excellent academic credentials

Bar Admission

• Admitted to the New York State Bar , or eligible to waive in

Why This Opportunity

• High-quality, market-leading real estate work with sophisticated clients
• Broad exposure across finance, acquisitions, joint ventures, and fund-level matters
• Clear path to increased responsibility, visibility, and long-term growth within the practice