NY – Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical program

Student loan refinancing

529 College Savings Plan

Relocation expenses

Bar expenses and bar leave

Concierge program

Fertility treatments

Adoption expenses

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Law Firm in New York seeks a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Practice Group. You will support senior attorneys on sophisticated real estate transactions and coordinate closing processes with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, NY Bar in good standing, 3–7 years’ experience, and strong drafting/negotiation skills. Hybrid, full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 mortgage, mezzanine, and other secured lending transactions.

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.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

JD (Top-tier law school)

Job description

Location: New York, NY | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $260,000 – $420,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus

Overview

A global law firm with a large, established Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its New York office. This is an opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of more than 80 real estate attorneys nationwide, advising on complex, high-value transactions that shape the commercial real estate landscape.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

• 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
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience at a large law firm or sophisticated real estate practice is highly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary 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

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a distinguished, fast-growing Real Estate Practice, gaining hands‑on experience early in your career while working directly with clients on sophisticated matters, supported by personalized mentorship and a clear path to advancement.