Real Estate Transactions Associate

Responsibilities: Support and lead portions of commercial real estate transactions across acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, joint ventures and development Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, joint venture and operating agreements, and ancillary documents Conduct and manage due diligence reviews (title, survey, zoning, environmental, contracts); prepare memoranda and risk analyses Coordinate closings: checklists, third-party coordination, closing deliverables and timelines Advise clients on transactional structure, risk allocation, title curatives, indemnities and escrow arrangements Collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams to shepherd deals from term sheet to closing and post-closing matters Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals; review work for accuracy and completeness Maintain clear, timely client and internal communications to balance commercial objectives and legal risk Stay current on real estate market developments and regulatory changes affecting transactions

Key requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school admission to practice in New York (or ability to waive in) 4+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience at a law firm experience representing developers, private equity funds, REITs or institutional investors preferred proven drafting and negotiation skills for transaction documents strong project management, detail orientation, and ability to manage multiple matters strong communication and interpersonal skills team collaboration and mentorship client-facing confidence drafting and negotiating real estate documents due diligence (title, survey, zoning, environmental) closing coordination and project management