New York Real Estate Associate Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Clifford Chance US LLP in New York is seeking a mid-level to senior associate attorney to join our Real Estate team. The role focuses on large, complex transactions, including joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity, REITs, leasing, and related matters, with supervision of junior lawyers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm experience, a JD from an accredited US law school, and a record of high academic achievement.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm experience advising clients on large and complex real estate transactions.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
• High academic achievement;
• Experience in Real Estate transactions including joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs and/or leasing;
• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
• Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Responsibilities

• Join our Real Estate team in New York to work on large, complex transactions.
• Focus on joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs, leasing.
• Supervise junior attorneys.

Skills

Real estate

Team player

Entrepreneurial mindset

Client advisory

Education

J.D. from US law school

High academic achievement

Job description

Company Description

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level to senior associate attorney to join our Real Estate team in New York. The position includes working on a variety of large and complex real estate transactions of all types with a focus on joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs, leasing, and a variety of other matters, as well as supervising junior attorneys.

Qualifications

Your experience

• The ideal candidate will haveat least 3 years of law firm experience advising clients on large and complex real estate transactions.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
• High academic achievement;
• Experience in Real Estate transactions including joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs and/or leasing;
• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
• Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.