Real Estate Associate

Page Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global big law firm is seeking a Real Estate Transactions Associate, ideally with 2-3 years of experience, to provide strategic legal advice on various transactions and manage client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment in Midtown Manhattan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear billable hour target

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentoring and career progression

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of demonstrable real estate transactions experience within big law.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Strong knowledge of acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on varied real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and leases.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on real estate assets.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Contract negotiation

Due diligence

Client management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Real Estate Transactions Associate (2nd-3rd year) global big law firm.
• Opportunity to join top Chambers ranked practice group committed to mentoring.

About Our Client

Top leading global firm (Am Law 100) offering strong global presence, known for their highly professional services and client focused approach. The firm is dedicated to handling varied real estate matters to its diverse New York and US-wide clientele while fostering a culture of collaboration, mentoring and professional development.

Job Description

As Real Estate Transactions Associate (2nd-3rd year) varied responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic legal advice on varied real estate transactions, including: acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, developments and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other real estate-related documents.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments related to real estate assets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate seamless transactions.
• Manage client relationships, working closely with Partners and Mid-Level Associates on client matters ensuring timely and accurate communication throughout.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's real estate practice by mentoring Summer Associates.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal search consultants worldwide.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Real Estate Associate should have demonstrable experience and skills:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive into it.
• 2-3 years demonstrable real estate transactions experience within big law.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and financing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and team members.
• A detail-oriented mindset, ensuring accuracy and precision in all legal documents.

Candidates must be based in New York/ Tri-State area, able to work from the Midtown office 4 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

What's on Offer

The Real Estate Transactions Associate will benefit from:

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $235,000 to $260,000 USD (depending on relevant experience).
• Clear and achievable billable hour target of 1950 hours per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.
• Mentoring, career progression, opportunity to work closely with Partners on varied and substantive real estate matters for clients across the US.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a collaborative environment.
• Hybrid New York City working arrangement - 4 days per week working in the firm's US HQ office located in Midtown Manhattan with access to unparalleled networking opportunities.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level with this highly reputable, top Chambers ranked group within an international top-tier firm, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today to become a part of this prestigious practice group working on highly varied, substantive real estate matters!