Real Estate Associate

Overview

Real Estate Associate — Department:
Real Estate, Environment & Energy, and Finance

Location: Buffalo, or Rochester

Experience: 3 to 5 years in commercial real estate transactions

Salary: $135,000 to $150,000

Job Summary

Hodgson Russ LLP, a dynamic and leading AmLaw 200 firm known for its excellence and innovation in legal services, is seeking an attorney to join its Real Estate & Finance practice group in the Firm’s Buffalo, or Rochester offices.

• Experience with a broad range of commercial real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with real estate documentation and deal processes.
• Excellent drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers and investors in commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, easements, and related documents.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence (including title, survey, zoning, and environmental review).
• Assist with closings and post-closing matters.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development efforts, as appropriate.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, or Rochester, is $135,000 to $150,000. This range is not applicable to other locations.

To submit a resume, cover letter and transcript for consideration, please submit materials via the firm’s application process.

Hodgson Russ LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, familial status, or any other legally protected basis. For more information, visit the firm’s diversity page.

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