Associate: Real Estate

White & Case LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to support our Real Estate Transactions practice in New York. You will work under partners, conduct research, draft filings, and assist in negotiations across domestic and international real estate financings.

The role emphasizes client management and collaboration with senior lawyers to resolve complex matters. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years post-qualification experience in real estate transactions, strong research and drafting skills, and the

Qualifications

• Legal research and drafting filings for transactions
• Assist in developing transaction strategies with senior lawyers
• Due diligence review of financial statements and contracts
• Coordinate transaction timelines and client communications
• Mentor/co-ordinate junior team members when needed
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in a transactions practice

Responsibilities

• Support in transaction preparation and document drafting
• Contribute to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
• Assist in due diligence and review of contracts
• Coordinate timelines and ensure steps are completed
• Help coach and develop junior lawyers

Skills

Legal research

Drafting filings

Negotiation support

Client management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Research Software

Job description

Our Real Estate Practice provides market-leading advice on transactions and disputes with real estate at the core. We assist developers, owners, private and institutional investors, corporates, lenders, and underwriters around the world in understanding industry trends and their impact on business. Our expertise extends to advising borrowers, lenders, and servicers across all types of domestic and international real estate financings. Clients trust us to manage the intricacies of their transactions and disputes, synthesising legal and commercial knowledge to provide counsel that translates into successful outcomes. By leveraging our deep understanding of real estate and legal frameworks, we help clients achieve their goals in a dynamic and evolving market.

Roles at this level focus on handling legal tasks that require strong understanding of applicable laws related to Transactions specialisms. They represent clients (under the supervision of partners) with senior colleagues, providing essential support during negotiations. They conduct in-depth research and work with senior members of the team in resolving legal matters. Roles at this level may also provide substantial support with client management.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

• Supports in various aspects of transaction preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting filings, and other related documents such as term sheets and purchase agreements
• Assists in developing transactions strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
• Supports in due diligence process by reviewing and analyzing financial statements, contracts and other relevant documents
• Coordinates various aspects of transaction processes, manages timelines, and ensures that all necessary steps are completed efficiently
• Manages case files, organizing case materials and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met
• Works towards development of transactions legal skills and expertise in the field
• May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team
• Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers
• Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification
• Experience handling complex legal tasks and contributing to the resolution of key legal matters
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
• Solid communication and collaboration skills

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

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Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business-specific to the relevant office-before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.