Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Project Recruit has partnered with a highly regarded, multi-office regional law firm that serves clients across New York State, as well as nationally and internationally. The firm is seeking to add a talented and driven defense litigation attorney to its team. With a broad, multidisciplinary practice and a reputation for thoughtful, high-quality legal work, the firm offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and a hybrid work environment that supports flexibility while maintaining meaningful in-office engagement.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that values professional development and long-term growth.

• Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial real estate transactions
  , including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related transactional documents
• Manage due diligence
  , including title, survey, environmental reviews, and closing matters
• Lead environmental due diligence for real estate, M&A, and project finance transactions
• Draft and negotiate environmental provisions in purchase, leasing, and financing agreements
• Advise clients on federal and state environmental regulations
  , permitting, and regulatory compliance
• Support remediation strategies, Brownfields redevelopment, and risk mitigation for contaminated sites
• Collaborate with developers, lenders, sponsors, consultants, and internal practice groups on complex projects

• 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate and U.S. environmental law
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the New York Bar (CT or MA admission a plus)
• Strong experience with environmental risk in transactional and development contexts
• Familiarity with key environmental statutes and permitting frameworks
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and collaborate across teams
• Portable book of business is a plus, but not required