Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Location: Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join a leading international law firm’s highly regarded Real Estate Practice Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid- to senior-level real estate attorney to work on sophisticated, market-leading transactions across a broad range of asset classes and deal structures.

The firm’s real estate platform is consistently ranked among the strongest globally, advising institutional investors, developers, lenders, and funds on complex, high-value transactions across the U.S. and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures, equity investments, and entity formations
• Advise lenders and borrowers on construction and permanent financings
• Work on portfolio transactions, REITs, and real estate fund matters
• Handle leasing, development, and asset management matters across asset classes
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, JV agreements, financing documents, and related transaction documents
• Collaborate with tax, corporate, and finance teams on structured real estate deals

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of real estate law firm experience
• Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions, and complex financing transactions
• Experience with joint ventures, structuring, and entity formation
• Familiarity with multiple asset types (residential, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, land)
• Experience working with REITs and real estate funds preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to waive in

Why Join This Firm

• Work on premier, high-value real estate transactions across global markets
• Collaborative, well-resourced real estate practice with deep bench strength
• Significant responsibility and direct client interaction
• Strong mentorship and structured career development programs
• Exposure to sophisticated institutional clients and investment structures

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $310,000 – $390,000 annually

Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and office location. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
• Parental, adoption, and fertility benefits
• Flexible time off and reduced schedule options
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Professional development and bar membership support
• Pro bono and charitable matching opportunities