Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney in New York City specializing in commercial real estate law. This hybrid role offers a robust compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 per year, depending on experience.

Join a boutique law firm where you will handle diverse real estate transactions, draft and negotiate key documents, and collaborate with clients and professionals across various areas of law, all while enjoying a supportive and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate law.
• Strong experience with commercial leases, acquisitions, and real-estate closings.
• Experience with joint ventures and development-related matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases and related documents.
• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Identify and address real-estate risks related to various issues.

Skills

Commercial real estate law expertise

Drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Ability to manage transactional matters

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Pay

Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected NYC boutique law firm with a strong reputation in real estate, construction, and commercial litigation.
• Work on sophisticated commercial real estate matters, including leases, acquisitions, dispositions, closings, and joint ventures.
• Be part of a growing real estate team where your work is visible, valued, and directly tied to client outcomes.
• Enjoy the depth of high-level real estate work with the responsiveness, culture, and flexibility of a boutique firm.
• Competitive compensation based on directly relevant commercial real estate experience.

Location

This is a hybrid role based in New York City, with attorneys expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Note

Candidates must have 4+ years of commercial real estate law experience, including hands‑on experience with commercial leases, acquisitions, dispositions, real‑estate closings, and related transactional matters.

About Us

We are a New York City law firm focused on sophisticated real estate, construction, and commercial litigation matters. Our team works with developers, owners, contractors, and businesses on complex legal issues where real‑estate transactions, construction risk, and dispute resolution often intersect. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, closing documents, and related transaction documents.
• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, real‑estate closings, and joint venture matters.
• Work directly with clients, counterparties, lenders, title companies, and other deal professionals.
• Identify and address real‑estate risks tied to development, ownership, leasing, and construction‑related issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across real estate, construction, and litigation practice areas.
• Manage matters with professionalism, responsiveness, and strong attention to detail.
• Help support the continued growth of a sophisticated NYC real estate practice.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial real estate law experience.
• Strong experience with commercial leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and real‑estate closings.
• Experience with joint ventures and development‑related real‑estate matters is a plus.
• New York Bar admission required.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactional matters independently while working within a collaborative team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on meaningful, high-level NYC real estate matters without getting lost in a large‑firm environment.
• You will join a team that values responsiveness, practical judgment, and high‑quality legal work.
• You will have direct client exposure and the opportunity to grow with a respected boutique platform.
• You will be part of a firm with a strong niche reputation at the intersection of real estate, construction, and commercial litigation.
• You will have a hybrid schedule with consistent in‑office collaboration and flexibility during the week.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance