Real Estate Partner

recruitometry; Uniondale (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Reimbursement for bar association dues

Reimbursement for attorney registering

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Premier Long Island Law Firm seeks a Real Estate Partner to advise clients on sophisticated commercial real estate matters and to drive growth across the practice. You will have substantial autonomy to manage client relationships and transactions, develop and expand your practice, and collaborate with attorneys across disciplines.

This role suits an experienced attorney seeking a stronger platform, resources, and a collaborative environment to support an existing practice and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission and good standing with the New York State Bar.
• 10+ years of substantial Real Estate experience, with a strong focus on sophisticated transactional work.
• Extensive experience structuring, negotiating and closing commercial real estate acquisitions and related transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on acquisitions, dispositions and leasing.
• Structure, negotiate and close complex real estate transactions from initial planning through closing.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents and other commercial real estate agreements.
• Advise clients on mortgage financing, equity investments and related real estate transactions.
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive due diligence involving corporate documents, deeds, mortgages, title matters and surveys.
• Identify and address legal, transactional and business issues throughout the lifecycle of a transaction.
• Manage transaction timelines and coordinate all parties to support efficient and successful closings.
• Build, maintain and strengthen trusted relationships with clients and professional referral sources.
• Provide practical, strategic and business-focused legal counsel tailored to client objectives.
• Develop and grow a personal book of business while leveraging the firm's established platform and resources.
• Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and expand the scope of services provided.
• Participate actively in business development, relationship building and market-facing activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver comprehensive and integrated client service.
• Lead and supervise attorneys, associates and legal support professionals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and members of the Real Estate team.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Real Estate practice.
• Work collaboratively with partners and attorneys across the broader firm to support client needs and cross-practice opportunities.
• Help maintain a high-performing, collegial and client-focused team environment.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the Corporate Practice.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

Real Estate Partner

About the Role:

As a Real Estate Partner, you will play a key role in advising clients on sophisticated commercial real estate matters while contributing to the continued growth and strategic development of the Real Estate practice.

You will have substantial autonomy to manage client relationships and transactions, develop and expand your practice and collaborate with attorneys across multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive legal solutions. The role offers the opportunity to combine high-level transactional work with practice leadership, client development and mentorship.

This position is particularly well suited for an experienced attorney seeking a stronger platform, greater resources and a collaborative environment to support an existing practice and create additional opportunities for long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

• Advise clients on a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on acquisitions, dispositions and leasing
• Structure, negotiate and close complex real estate transactions from initial planning through closing
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents and other commercial real estate agreements
• Advise clients on mortgage financing, equity investments and related real estate transactions
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive due diligence involving corporate documents, deeds, mortgages, title matters and surveys
• Identify and address legal, transactional and business issues throughout the lifecycle of a transaction
• Manage transaction timelines and coordinate all parties to support efficient and successful closings

Client Relationships & Practice Growth

• Build, maintain and strengthen trusted relationships with clients and professional referral sources
• Provide practical, strategic and business-focused legal counsel tailored to client objectives
• Develop and grow a personal book of business while leveraging the firm's established platform and resources
• Identify opportunities to deepen existing client relationships and expand the scope of services provided
• Participate actively in business development, relationship building and market-facing activities
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver comprehensive and integrated client service

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Lead and supervise attorneys, associates and legal support professionals
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and members of the Real Estate team
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Real Estate practice
• Work collaboratively with partners and attorneys across the broader firm to support client needs and cross-practice opportunities
• Help maintain a high-performing, collegial and client-focused team environment
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the Corporate Practice.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission and good standing with the New York State Bar
• 10+ years of substantial Real Estate experience, with a strong focus on sophisticated transactional work
• Extensive experience structuring, negotiating and closing commercial real estate acquisitions and related transactions
• Deep understanding of commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, mortgages, equity investments and leasing
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions from inception through closing
• Strong business development capabilities and a demonstrated interest in growing and expanding a legal practice
• A portable book of business of $500,000 or more is strongly preferred
• Previous leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience
• Excellent negotiation, drafting and analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Entrepreneurial mindset, sound business judgment and a strong commitment to client service
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across practice groups

Why Join Us:

• Join a premier and well-established Long Island law firm with a strong reputation and a sophisticated commercial client base.
• Take a leadership role within a respected Real Estate practice handling complex and high-value transactions.
• Work on a diverse range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, equity investments, mortgages and leasing.
• Bring and grow your practice on a platform with a demonstrated record of successfully integrating lateral Partners and experienced attorneys.
• Access strong business development, administrative and legal support designed to help you focus on clients and practice growth.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across complementary practice areas to provide comprehensive and strategic legal solutions.
• Maintain meaningful ownership of client relationships while benefiting from the resources and infrastructure of a full-service law firm.
• Lead, mentor and collaborate with attorneys and support professionals in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
• Benefit from competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, a hybrid work option and a comprehensive benefits package while continuing to build your long-term practice.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus program
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid work option
• Reimbursement for bar association dues
• Reimbursement for attorney registration fees
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Access to a collaborative and well-resourced full-service legal platform
• Meaningful opportunities for continued professional development and practice growth