Real Estate Attorney

Law Firms; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Boston boutique law firm is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Transaction Associate to join its sophisticated transactional practice handling complex real estate and financing matters for a diverse client base.

The attorney will work on borrower-side and lender-side matters, including nonprofit and community-focused organizations, with exposure to multifaceted real estate, financing, and corporate transactions from inception through closing.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in real estate and transactional law.
• Experience with nonprofit community development is strongly preferred.
• Massachusetts Bar admission or ability to waive into the Massachusetts Bar.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent borrowers and lenders in construction and permanent financing transactions.
• Advise landlords and tenants on commercial real estate matters.
• Handle asset and equity acquisitions and dispositions.
• Assist with joint ventures and organizational restructurings.
• Advise clients on real estate and transactional matters from inception through closing.
• Support nonprofit, public, and community-focused organizations in complex transactions.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Nonprofit community development

Contract drafting

Education

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

A premier Boston boutique law firm is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Transaction Associate to join its growing, mission-oriented transactional practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional attorney who wants sophisticated real estate work while representing a diverse client base that includes major financial institutions, community development financial institutions, nonprofit loan funds, charter schools, health and human services organizations, and other nonprofit and public organizations.

The attorney will work closely with clients on complex real estate, financing, and corporate transactions and will have exposure to both borrower-side and lender-side matters.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the firm's Real Estate & Transactions Group, the associate will handle a broad range of matters, including:

• Representing borrowers and lenders in construction and permanent financing transactions
• Advising landlords and tenants on commercial real estate matters
• Handling asset and equity acquisitions and dispositions
• Assisting with joint ventures and organizational restructurings
• Advising clients on real estate and transactional matters from inception through closing
• Supporting sophisticated transactions involving nonprofit, public, and community-focused organizations

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in real estate and transactional law
• Experience with nonprofit community development is strongly preferred
• Experience in any of the following is a plus: (Title matters, Land use and permitting, Design and construction contracts, Condominiums, Affordable housing)
• Massachusetts Bar admission or ability to waive into the Massachusetts Bar
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and writing skills
• Ability to think strategically and manage complex transactions
• Motivated, self-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality client service

Salary and Other Compensation:

The base salary for this position is between $130,000 – $175,000 annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.