Real Estate Attorney (5+ Years Experience)

Meister Seelig & Fein LLP.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Meister Seelig & Schuster, a New York City law firm with a robust Real Estate Practice Group, seeks a mid-level Real Estate Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its team. You will handle acquisitions, conveyances, and leasing matters, and independently manage transactions from negotiations through closing.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record in complex real estate transactions, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions, conveyances, and leasing matters from negotiation through closing.
• Independently manage multiple real estate transactions with attention to detail.
• Provide client-focused guidance on ownership structures and financing.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-focused

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to practice in New York

Job description

Meister Seelig & Schuster, a New York City based law firm with more than 90 attorneys, is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its highly regarded Real Estate Practice Group.

Our Real Estate Group is one of the firm’s largest and most active practice areas, representing developers, investors, lenders, private equity funds, owners, and operators in sophisticated real estate transactions across the country.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record handling acquisitions, conveyances, and leasing matters, with the ability to independently manage transactions from initial negotiations through closing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful client contact, significant responsibility, and direct involvement in complex and high-value real estate transactions.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in:

• Acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate assets, including multifamily properties
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
• Commercial leasing transactions, including the negotiation of leases and related agreements
• Real estate financing and refinancing transactions, including agency, conventional, CMBS, and private lending matters
• Reviewing and analyzing title reports, surveys, zoning materials, and other due diligence documents
• Preparing and negotiating conveyance documents and closing materials
• Coordinating and managing all aspects of transactions from contract through closing
• Advising clients on ownership structures, financing arrangements, and transaction strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in New York
• 5–7 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Proven experience handling acquisitions, conveyances, and leasing matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience reviewing title, survey, and due diligence materials
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Direct exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions
• Meaningful client interaction and increased responsibility
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement