Real Estate Associate

A well-regarded New York real estate law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its sophisticated transactional practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants hands-on responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and exposure to complex commercial and multifamily real estate deals.

The associate will work closely with partners representing owners and developers of multifamily and commercial real estate, playing a key role in managing transactions from start to finish. The practice is highly transactional, fast-paced, and collaborative, offering significant responsibility early on.

• Representing owners and developers in multifamily rental real estate transactions
• Handling acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, and financing transactions
• Supporting and, at times, running deals, including supervising junior team members and coordinating deal teams
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase agreements, JV agreements, loan documents, and related transactional materials
• Managing timelines, diligence, and deal execution through closing
• Collaborating closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders

• 3–6 years of sophisticated transactional commercial real estate experience
• Meaningful experience representing owners/developers, particularly in multifamily matters
• Experience with acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, development, and financing transactions
• Affordable Housing experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong academic credentials
• Confident drafting and editing skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment

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