Commercial Real Estate Counsel / Partner

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. in Manhattan, NY seeks an experienced commercial real estate attorney at the Counsel or Partner level to independently lead sophisticated transactions, including acquisitions, financing, and joint ventures.

The role requires strong NY Bar credentials, an existing book of business or clear BD potential, and the ability to manage complex client relationships while collaborating with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience, with substantial senior-level responsibilities.
• Strong background representing commercial property owners and developers.
• Proven experience with commercial acquisitions, real estate financing, and joint ventures.
• Ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships.
• New York Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• An existing book of business or demonstrated business development potential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial real estate acquisitions, financing transactions, and joint ventures from initial negotiations through closing.
• Represent property owners and developers in sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and related contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice on transaction structures, risks, and business objectives.
• Manage transactions independently while collaborating with associates, partners, and support staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for practice growth.
• Contribute to a collaborative real estate team and help guide junior attorneys when appropriate.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Problem-solving

Business development

Job description

Pay: $300,000.00 - $450,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead High-Impact Transactions: Take ownership of sophisticated commercial real estate deals involving acquisitions, financing, and joint ventures.


• Grow Your Practice: Build meaningful client relationships and expand your book of business with a 12% origination incentive.


• Enjoy Real Autonomy: Lead transactions independently while benefiting from a collaborative team and dedicated associate and staff support.


• Work Alongside Experienced Attorneys: Join a team that values your expertise, perspective, and contributions.


• Make Your Mark: Play a key role in a growing real estate practice where your leadership and business development efforts matter.

Location

Manhattan, New York City, NY. Enjoy a hybrid schedule with four days in our office and one day working remotely, offering valuable in-person collaboration and weekly flexibility.

Note

We are seeking an experienced commercial real estate attorney at the Counsel or Partner level who can independently lead sophisticated transactions involving owners and developers. Strong experience with commercial acquisitions, real estate financing, and joint ventures is essential. We welcome candidates with an existing book of business or the ability and ambition to develop one.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a boutique law firm with a strong commercial real estate practice and a collaborative, client-focused culture. Our team handles sophisticated transactions and complex legal matters for businesses, property owners, and developers. We believe in combining high-quality legal work with personal attention, teamwork, and long‑term professional relationships.

Job Description

• Lead commercial real estate acquisitions, financing transactions, and joint ventures from initial negotiations through closing.


• Represent property owners and developers in sophisticated real estate transactions.


• Draft, negotiate, and review complex purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and related contracts.


• Provide strategic legal advice on transaction structures, risks, and business objectives.


• Manage transactions independently while collaborating with associates, partners, and support staff.


• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for practice growth.


• Contribute to a collaborative real estate team and help guide junior attorneys when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience, with substantial senior‑level responsibilities.


• Strong background representing commercial property owners and developers.


• Proven experience with commercial acquisitions, real estate financing, and joint ventures.


• Ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships.


• New York Bar admission or eligibility for admission.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.


• An existing book of business or demonstrated business development potential is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer an opportunity to combine sophisticated legal work with genuine professional autonomy. You will have the support of experienced colleagues, the ability to develop lasting client relationships, and the opportunity to grow your practice without sacrificing collaboration. If you are ready to take the next step in your commercial real estate career, we would love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan


• Vision insurance