Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid/Senior, Multi Office)

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 257,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney for a national full-service law firm in New York, NY. This role focuses on sophisticated commercial real estate work across acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among practice groups.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, admitted to practice in one or more listed jurisdictions, and at least five years of CRE experience with a proven track record in complex

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington, D.C., in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience.
• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Strong understanding of real estate transaction structures, due diligence, title and survey review, and closing processes
• Ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and collaborative teamwork

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate purchases, sales, and financing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, easements, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct due diligence reviews, including title, survey, zoning, and other real estate matters.
• Assist with transaction structuring, negotiations, closings, and post-closing matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
• Manage client communications and support the efficient execution of complex transactions.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Location: New York, NY (multiple locations available) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $257,000–$365,000

Overview

A national full-service law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated Commercial Real Estate practice group. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys handling complex real estate transactions and collaborating with a skilled team on high-profile matters spanning acquisitions, dispositions, and financing across a broad range of asset classes.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in commercial real estate purchases, sales, and financing transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, easements, and related transactional documents
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence reviews, including analysis of title, survey, zoning, and other real estate-related matters
• Assist with transaction structuring, negotiations, closings, and post-closing matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients
• Manage client communications and support the efficient execution of complex transactions

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington, D.C., in good standing
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience
• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
• Strong understanding of real estate transaction structures, due diligence, title and survey review, and closing processesAbility to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to client service and collaborative teamwork

Preferred qualifications

• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation: $257,000–$365,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Profit sharing

Why this role

This opportunity offers substantive client contact and meaningful responsibility on significant transactions across multiple jurisdictions, within a collegial environment that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and long-term career growth.