Real Estate Litigation Associate – Capital Markets

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in New York, NY, is seeking an attorney for a sophisticated Real Estate Capital Markets practice handling high-value commercial disputes, including landlord-tenant and foreclosure litigation. You will gain meaningful courtroom, motion practice, discovery, and legal writing experience while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

This fully in-office role offers a global platform, a collegial culture, and tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement; must

Qualifications

• 4+ years of directly relevant commercial litigation experience.
• 2+ years of commercial landlord-tenant litigation experience.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, and courtroom proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Commercial foreclosure litigation experience is preferred; willingness to learn is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated commercial litigation matters involving real estate and capital markets.
• Handle commercial landlord-tenant disputes, including preparation and service of predicate notices and court pleadings.
• Manage commercial foreclosure litigation and develop knowledge of real estate foreclosure practice.
• Take an active role in motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, and courtroom proceedings.
• Research complex legal issues and draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Apply proper New York citation formatting and maintain a high standard of legal writing.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Education

Active New York Bar license

Job description

• Join a sophisticated Real Estate Capital Markets practice handling high-value, complex commercial disputes.
• Work on challenging matters spanning commercial landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosure litigation, and broader real estate litigation.
• Gain meaningful courtroom, motion practice, discovery, and legal writing experience while working alongside experienced attorneys.
• Build your career with a highly respected global law firm offering a large platform and tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Enjoy a collegial, collaborative environment where your contributions can make a real impact.

Location

New York, NY — On-site. This is a fully in-office opportunity.

Note

Must have an active New York Bar license, 4+ years of commercial litigation experience, and 2+ years of commercial landlord-tenant litigation experience.

About Us

We are a leading global law firm serving sophisticated clients across litigation, real estate, financial services, business law, and other complex practice areas. Our team combines deep legal knowledge with a collaborative, collegial culture and provides attorneys with the platform, resources, and opportunities to grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in sophisticated commercial litigation matters involving real estate and capital markets.
• Handle commercial landlord-tenant disputes, including preparation and service of predicate notices and court pleadings.
• Manage commercial foreclosure litigation and develop knowledge of real estate foreclosure practice.
• Take an active role in motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, and courtroom proceedings.
• Research complex legal issues and draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Apply proper New York citation formatting and maintain a high standard of legal writing.
• Work independently on assigned matters while collaborating closely with attorneys and legal professionals across the team.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced practice while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of directly relevant commercial litigation experience.
• 2+ years of commercial landlord-tenant litigation experience.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, and courtroom proceedings.
• Experience preparing and serving predicate notices and drafting court pleadings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Commercial foreclosure litigation experience is preferred; willingness to learn is acceptable.
• Large regional, national, or international law firm experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact litigation while developing deep expertise in real estate disputes and capital markets matters. Our collegial team values collaboration, professional excellence, and continuous growth, giving you the resources and exposure to take the next meaningful step in your legal career.