NY - Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Keystone Distinction Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical program

Student loan refinancing support

Relocation expenses

Bar expenses and bar leave

Concierge program

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group, based in New York, seeks a mid-level Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 100 global law firm client’s Real Estate Practice Group in New York. Hybrid work with a collaborative team of over 80 real estate attorneys nationwide, handling high-value transactions.

The candidate should have 3–7 years of real estate transactional experience, NY Bar, and a JD from a top-tier law school, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
• 3–7 years of substantive real estate transactional experience.
• Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, and joint ventures.
• Experience negotiating, documenting, and closing mortgage, mezzanine, and other secured lending transactions.
• Prior large law firm or sophisticated real estate practice experience preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Collaborative mindset, professionalism, and enthusiasm for client service.

Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of real estate transactions, including financing, acquisition, development, and joint ventures.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate closing processes for complex real estate deals.
• Prepare and review key transactional documents such as loan agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and joint venture agreements.
• Advise clients on real estate and financing matters, delivering practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Collaborate across practice groups, including corporate and tax, to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients’ real estate projects.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders through responsiveness and high-quality work.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Drafting & negotiating

Due diligence

Multitasking

Client communications

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY
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Our client, an AmLaw 100 global lawfirm, is seeking a talented mid-level Associate Attorney to join its thriving Real Estate Practice Group in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work within a collaborative team of over 80 real estate attorneys across the country, advising on complex, high-value transactions that shape the commercial real estate landscape.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
• 3-7 years of substantive real estate transactional experience
• Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, leasing, and joint ventures
• Experience negotiating, documenting, and closing of mortgage, mezzanine, and other secured lending transactions
• Prior experience at a large law firm or sophisticated real estate practice is highly preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Collaborative mindset, professionalism, and enthusiasm for client service are essential

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of real estate transactions, including financing, acquisition, development, and joint venture matters
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate closing processes for complex real estate deals
• Prepare and review key transactional documents such as loan agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and joint venture agreements
• Advise clients on real estate and financing matters, delivering practical, business-oriented guidance
• Collaborate across practice groups, including corporate and tax, to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients’ real estate projects
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders through responsiveness and high-quality work

Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a distinguished and fast-growing Real Estate Practice at a prestigious global law firm. Here, you'll get the best of both worlds: the resources and reputation of an international firm combined with the close-knit culture of their collaborative NY real estate team. Associates in this group gain hands-on experience early in their careers, working directly with clients and taking meaningful responsibility on sophisticated matters. The firm is deeply committed to professional growth, offering personalized mentorship, high-quality training, and a clear path to advancement. Attorneys here enjoy a collegial, inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and balance—making this an ideal environment to build a long-term real estate practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $260,000 – $420,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; time off; wellness initiatives; commuter benefits; and employee assistance programs
• Additional Perks: Sabbatical program, student loan refinancing support, 529 College Savings Plan, relocation expenses, bar expenses and bar leave, concierge program, fertility treatments, adoption expenses, and corporate discounts

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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