Attorney - Commercial Real Estate Litigation |Hybrid | $250K

We Are Legal Revolution; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work flexibility

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A leading real estate law firm in New York City seeks candidates for a commercial real estate litigation position. The firm is well-established with over 100 attorneys and offers a competitive base salary of $250K, hybrid work flexibility, and a culturally supportive environment. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of relevant experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and will manage complex commercial disputes while collaborating closely with transactional teams.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of commercial real estate litigation experience is required.
• Candidates must possess strong writing, motion practice, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex commercial disputes including holdover proceedings and breach actions.
• Draft motions, briefs, and strategies for summary judgments and appeals.
• Handle discovery, depositions, and hearings in tax certiorari proceedings.
• Advise on distressed assets and joint venture disputes for major developers.
• Collaborate with transactional teams for integrated real estate solutions.

Skills

Commercial real estate litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Motion practice

Analytical skills

Job description

New York City’s largest real estate–only law firm, founded in the 70’s with 100+ attorneys exclusively dedicated to real estate, shaping the skyline through landmark litigation and transactions for the biggest developers and institutional clients.

Why Join?

• NYC’s Largest Real Estate Specialist - The biggest firm in the city focused solely on real estate law, giving you unmatched depth and authority in one of the world’s most competitive markets.
• Top-Ranked Litigation Power - Consistently ranked among NYC’s largest real estate practices by The Real Deal Magazine and awarded Real Estate Litigation Department of the Year by New York Law Journal - delivering elite advocacy on high-profile commercial disputes.
• Superior Work-Life Balance - Glassdoor 4.6/5 culture rating, praised for better balance than large firms - especially supportive for female attorneys and post-family career advancement in a collegial environment.
• Exclusive Real Estate Focus - 100% real estate practice offering unparalleled expertise in commercial landlord-tenant, leasing disputes, zoning, tax certiorari, and appeals across all NY venues.
• Strong Manhattan Compensation - $250K base with hybrid flexibility in Midtown, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to career-defining matters in a top-ranked, prestigious real estate practice.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of commercial real estate litigation experience
• Strong writing, motion practice, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex commercial disputes including Yellowstone injunctions, holdover proceedings, breach actions, and rent regulatory matters
• Draft motions, briefs, and strategies for summary judgments and appeals in state/federal courts
• Handle discovery, depositions, and hearings in administrative, zoning, and tax certiorari proceedings
• Advise on distressed assets, bankruptcies, and joint venture disputes for major developers and owners
• Collaborate with transactional teams on integrated real estate solutions

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