Real Estate Associate - Morristown, NJ

Fox Rothschild; Morristown (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild in Morristown, NJ seeks a Real Estate Associate with three to five years of general real estate law experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record and excellent writing skills, and must be licensed to practice in New Jersey.

The position offers the opportunity to work on leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture agreements within a collaborative, growth‑minded firm environment. Strong negotiation and deadline management are essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of general real estate law experience.
• Strong academic record and strong writing skills.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) and NJ license to practice.

Skills

Real estate experience

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice in New Jersey

Job description

Overview

Fox Rothschild has an opening for a Real Estate Associate in the Morristown, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of general real estate law experience. A strong academic record and strong writing skills are required. We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position at this time.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in general real estate practice required.
• Experience with leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and joint venture agreements are preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, eagerness to learn, and a long‑term interest in contributing to the growth of the practice.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at‑will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability