Associate / Attorney - Real Estate

Watts & Associates Recruitment (for AM Law 100 Firm); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is discreetly assisting a premier AM Law 100 firm in Boston, MA, for a Junior Real Estate Associate with 1–4 years of real estate experience and Massachusetts bar admission. Base salary range is $220,000–$255,000 per year, plus benefits and bonuses. JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school required.

The role offers sophisticated real estate matters, close collaboration with partners, and meaningful responsibility in a multi-office environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of relevant real estate legal experience.
• JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Active Massachusetts bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of substantive workstreams within the real estate practice.
• Draft and review sophisticated legal and client-facing materials.
• Analyze complex legal, regulatory, and commercial issues.
• Coordinate efficiently with partners, clients, and cross-practice teams.
• Assume increasing responsibility for matter management and execution.

Education

JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment (for AM Law 100 Firm)

Rolling Basis (Official)

$220,000.00/yr - $255,000.00/yr + benefits and bonuses

1–4 years of relevant real estate experience, JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school, and active Massachusetts bar admission.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

Watts & Associates Recruitment is discreetly assisting a highly regarded AM Law 100 multi-office law firm in recruiting a 1–4 years Junior Real Estate Associate for its Boston, MA office. The role offers sophisticated, high-value real estate work with meaningful responsibility and close collaboration with experienced partners.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 1–4 years of relevant real estate legal experience.
• Education: JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Licensure: Active Massachusetts bar admission required.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Take ownership of substantive workstreams within the real estate practice.
• Draft and review sophisticated legal and client-facing materials.
• Analyze complex legal, regulatory, and commercial issues.
• Coordinate efficiently with partners, clients, and cross-practice teams.
• Assume increasing responsibility for matter management and execution.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base Salary Range: $220,000.00/yr - $255,000.00/yr plus benefits and bonuses (actual compensation depends on class year, experience, and qualifications).