Commercial Real Estate & Development Associate

Commercial Real Estate & Development Associate (4–6+ Years) – Boston or Hartford

I’m working with a Vault-ranked Am Law 200 firm that is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate & Development Associate to join its active and growing practice in either Boston or Hartford, Connecticut
. This is a strong opportunity for a mid- to senior-level associate who wants sophisticated deal work, direct client exposure, and a highly collaborative platform.

The practice represents developers and borrowers in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, public and private financings, zoning matters, and development projects. The team works with both local and national developers and is particularly active in the affordable housing development space. Associates in this group take on meaningful responsibility and are deeply involved in transactions from start to finish.

• Representing developers and borrowers in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Handling acquisitions, financings, and zoning and development matters
• Reviewing title and survey materials and addressing related issues
• Drafting acquisition documents and reviewing a wide range of loan documents
• Managing transaction workflow and working directly with clients and counter parties

• Minimum of 4–6+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Strong real estate fundamentals, including title, survey, and loan documentation
• Excellent academic credentials with strong writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills
• Prior law firm experience required
• Admission to the bar in the state of the primary office location is required

• Hybrid schedule, with 2–3 days per week in office
• For Massachusetts-based candidates, target base salary range of $202,500–$217,500, with final compensation determined based on experience, class year, skills, and location
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid time off, 401(k), and additional benefits

If you’re a commercial real estate associate in the Boston or Connecticut market (or exploring a strategic move) and are interested in high-quality development work with room to grow, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.