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

Zaddy Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed law firm in New York is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience to handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing across multiple asset classes. This hybrid role involves drafting and negotiating agreements and coordinating due diligence with a collaborative team.

Active bar admissions in multiple jurisdictions and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school are required, with strong drafting,

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with 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.

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 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.

Skills

Bar admission

Commercial real estate

Drafting & negotiating

Due diligence

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Commercial Real Estate Practice Group

Open to Multiple Locations...list found at the bottom of this description.

HYBRID

Our client, a national AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Real Estate Associate to join its sophisticated Commercial Real Estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys handling complex real estate transactions and working alongside a collaborative team on high‑profile matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions across a broad range of asset classes.

Candidate Profile

• 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

Prior law firm experience strongly preferred

Key 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 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

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to work with a highly respected real estate team serving sophisticated clients on significant transactions across multiple jurisdictions. Attorneys in this practice benefit from substantive client contact, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop their skills through hands‑on involvement in complex matters. The firm fosters a collegial environment that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and long‑term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $270,000–$400,000, 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; HSA and FSA; generous time off and vacation days; family/dependent care leave; 529 College Savings Plan; and more!

Locations

DE (Wilmington)

FL (Boca Raton)

MD (Baltimore)

NJ (Hackensack)

NY (New York)

TX (Dallas)

Washington, D.C.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.