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

Pernini Legal, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Profit sharing

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Commercial Real Estate practice. The role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities to work on sophisticated transactions across multiple asset classes, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.

The ideal candidate has substantial CRE experience and a strong academic record. The firm emphasizes collaboration, client service, and professional development within a supportive team across locations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Active bar admission in DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, TX, or DC in good standing.
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience.
• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

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

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active Bar Admission in DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, TX, DC

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.