Real Estate Associate (Mid-to-Senior Level)

Oculus Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan with firm match

Generous paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oculus Group in New York City is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level Real Estate Associate to join its premier Real Estate practice. You will advise clients on complex transactions and collaborate with national and international colleagues across multiple offices.

The role emphasizes independent matter management, mentorship of juniors, and exposure to high-level CRE work, including finance, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience (preferably in a large law firm).
• Excellent academic credentials; strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in complex commercial real estate purchases, sales, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Structure and negotiate real estate debt financings, loan restructurings, and workouts.
• Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements and equity documentation.
• Manage transaction work streams with autonomy and interact with key clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior associates and paralegals.

Skills

Real estate drafting

Negotiation

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding Mid-to-Senior Level Real Estate Associate to join the premier Real Estate practice group of a top-tier international law firm in New York City. This position affords the incoming associate the opportunity to develop a varied, high-level skill set, advising clients on complex transactions while collaborating with national and international colleagues across multiple offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Principally advise clients in connection with complex commercial real estate purchases, sales, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Financings & Workouts: Structure, negotiate, and execute real estate debt financings, loan restructurings, and workout transactions.
• Joint Ventures & Equity Structuring: Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements and equity investment documentation.
• Matter Management & Client Contact: Independently manage transaction work streams with level-appropriate autonomy and interact directly with key clients.
• Mentorship & Supervision: Actively supervise, train, and mentor junior associates and paralegals.

Qualifications & Background

• Experience: 4 to 6 years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience (preferably gained within a large law firm environment).
• Core Competencies: Preferred experience across real estate finance, acquisitions/dispositions, workouts, and/or joint venture transactions.
• Skills: Excellent academic credentials; strong level-appropriate drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills; exceptional interpersonal abilities; and a commitment to excellence.
• Licensure: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school; active member in good standing (or eligible for admission) of the New York State Bar.
• Application Materials: Resume/CV, cover letter, and law school transcript are required.
• Base Salary Range: $310,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on class year, depth of experience, and qualifications.
• Bonuses: Eligible for annual performance bonuses and discretionary bonuses consistent with market standards.
• Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions/matching options.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, and sick leave).
• Relocation assistance available where applicable.