Attorney

Law Firms; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in Boston is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Transactional Associate to join its growing practice. You will handle sophisticated real estate matters, including commercial transactions, real estate finance, development, and community-focused projects.

The role offers hybrid flexibility in Boston, with a defined annual billable target of 1,675 hours and opportunities to work with nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and community development funds.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of real estate law and transactional experience.
• Strong background in commercial real estate transactions.
• Massachusetts Bar admission or ability to waive in.
• Experience with nonprofit or community-focused projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers and lenders in construction and permanent financing transactions.
• Advise landlords and tenants on commercial leasing matters.
• Handle real estate asset and equity acquisitions and dispositions.
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures and organizational restructurings.
• Work on real estate development and financing projects.
• Handle design and construction contracts, condominiums, and affordable housing.

Skills

Real estate law

Transactional work

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Boston, MA | Hybrid | 5–7 Years of Experience

Take Your Real Estate Transactional Practice Beyond Traditional Deals

Are you a real estate attorney looking to work on sophisticated transactions while advising organizations that make a meaningful difference in their communities?

An established law firm is looking for a mid-level Real Estate Transactional Associate to join its growing, mission-oriented real estate and transactions practice.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of complex real estate matters, combining commercial transactions, real estate finance, development, and community-focused projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement in Boston.


• 1,675 Annual Billable Hours: A defined billable target that allows you to evaluate the workload upfront.


• Meaningful Transactions: Work with nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, community development financial institutions, and nonprofit loan funds.


• Broad Transactional Exposure: Develop experience across real estate financing, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and development projects.


• Client-Facing Experience: Build relationships and advise organizations across a variety of industries and sectors.

The Work You'll Be Involved In

As part of the real estate and transactions group, you'll have the opportunity to handle a broad range of sophisticated legal matters, including:

• Representing borrowers and lenders in construction and permanent financing transactions.


• Advising landlords and tenants on commercial leasing matters.


• Handling real estate asset and equity acquisitions and dispositions.


• Structuring and negotiating joint ventures and organizational restructuring transactions.


• Working on real estate development and financing projects.


• Handling matters involving design and construction contracts, condominiums, and affordable housing.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in real estate law and transactional work.


• Strong experience handling commercial real estate transactions.


• Exposure to nonprofit community development is preferred.


• Experience with title, land-use permitting, design and construction contracts, condominiums, or affordable housing is a plus.


• Massachusetts Bar admission or the ability to waive into the Massachusetts Bar.

Salary & Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 - $170,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate

An Opportunity to Make Your Work Meaningful

What distinguishes this practice is its focus on transactions that support organizations and projects with a broader community impact.

You'll have the opportunity to work with financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, charter schools, healthcare and human services organizations, and other public-interest clients.

For an attorney looking to expand their real estate transactional experience while working on complex and meaningful projects, this is an opportunity worth exploring.