Associate Attorney, Real Estate

Hemenway & Barnes LLP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Hemenway & Barnes LLP seeks a motivated junior- to mid-level associate for its dynamic real estate practice. The associate will join a team handling complex commercial real estate transactions and advising closely-held businesses, private investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees and estates on matters involving commercial and residential real estate.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in real estate transactions including acquisitions and sales,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials.
• Experience in real estate transactions including acquisitions & sales, leasing, development and financing.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills; able to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated commercial and residential real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, operating agreements, and related documents.
• Coordinate due diligence including title, survey, zoning, environmental, and permitting reviews.
• Structure and negotiate financing transactions including commercial loans and private lending arrangements.
• Advise clients on acquisition, disposition, development, and ownership strategies for investment and personal-use properties.
• Coordinate closings and oversee post-closing matters.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Drafting agreements

Due diligence

Financing transactions

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Hemenway & Barnes seeks a motivated junior- to mid-level associate for its dynamic real estate practice.

The associate will join a team handling complex commercial real estate transactions and advising closely-held businesses, private investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees and estates on matters involving commercial and residential real estate.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in real estate transactions including acquisitions and sales, leasing, development and financing.

Excellent academic credentials, outstanding writing and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment and a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Our attorneys are committed to the practice of law at the highest standards of quality, professionalism, and collegiality in a climate that allows for personal and professional growth and community involvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sophisticated commercial and residential real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, operating agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, environmental, and permitting reviews.
• Structure and negotiate financing transactions, including commercial loans and private lending arrangements.
• Advise clients on acquisition, disposition, development, and ownership strategies for investment and personal-use properties.
• Coordinate closings and oversee post-closing matters.

Private Client Services

• Collaborate with the firm's trusts and estates, tax, corporate, and private client attorneys on matters involving real estate assets held by estates, trusts, LLCs, family partnerships, and other wealth-transfer vehicles.
• Counsel high-net-worth individuals and families regarding ownership structures designed to support estate planning, asset protection, and generational wealth transfer objectives.
• Assist clients with vacation properties, family compounds, investment real estate portfolios, and legacy properties.
• Support succession and transition planning involving closely held family businesses and real estate assets.

About Hemenway & Barnes LLP

Hemenway & Barnes LLP is a law firm specializing in the preservation and management of the personal, business, family, and financial assets of its clients. As one of the oldest firms in New England, the people at Hemenway & Barnes have earned a long-held reputation as premier trustees, advisors and attorneys.

Hemenway & Barnes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and base employment decisions on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

We support an inclusive workplace and are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

The base salary range provided below reflects our good faith estimate of the expected starting compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final compensation offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including a candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, external market data, and internal equity considerations. In addition to base salary, employees receive other variable compensation based on their role and individual performance. $170,000 - $220,000.