Real Estate Associate

Garrison; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential signing bonus

Cravath scale compensation

Collegial work environment

Job summary

A prominent AmLaw firm is seeking a skilled Associate to join their top-tier commercial real estate practice in Washington, DC. This role involves representing clients in sophisticated real estate transactions and offers an excellent work environment with opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of relevant experience and will benefit from a supportive team atmosphere and competitive compensation, including a signing bonus for the right applicant.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Ability to represent private equity funds in complex transactions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in real estate transactions nationwide.
• Engage in joint ventures for complex financing.
• Manage client relationships effectively.

Skills

Commercial real estate expertise

Client representation

Transaction negotiation

Job description

We are assisting a prominent AmLaw firm in adding a standout associate with at least four years’esperience to the DC office’s highly regarded commercial real estate practice. The work is top-notch, the partners are low key and collegial (some have worked together for nearly twenty years), and for the right candidate the firm will consider a signing bonus (on top of a full end-of-year bonus). If you are looking to take your practice to the next level and be part of an established team with room to grow and advance for years to come, then this opportunity could be for you.

The partner leading this search shared more about this practice, some of which is highlighted below:

The Work/Practice

This is an established and built out real estate practice with about a dozen attorneys who sit in DC. The work is truly nationwide in scope:

• The work is “akin to a New York commercial real estate practice”
• You’d be representing private equity funds, investors and pension advisers in joint ventures, purchases and sales, and other sophisticated real estate transactions as well as some of the related financing
• The practice is entirely self-sustaining – meaning, has its own clients and runs point on its own transactions (unlike practices that may be dependent on corporate M&A)

What It Feels Like To Practice Here

Expectations are high, but the practice (and firm) are known as a “really nice place to work.” The group does not lose associates to other firms. If and when attorneys do leave, it is typically to go in-house (or even start their own firm). The group is pleasantly busy and is hiring to meet demand.

Hours/Compensation/In-Office

Associates average around 2,000 hours annually (with 1:1 credit for pro bono). Cravath scale. Three days per week in-office at present.

You can apply here or reach out to Matt Schwartz ([e-mail]) or Erin Sears ([e-mail]) for further details.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice