Real Estate Partner - Remote - NYC

Law Firms; New York (NY); Remote; USD 300.000 - 400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays annually

Sick and vacation time

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life insurance benefits

Dedicated business development budget

Paid parking

Partial work-from-home / hybrid

Zusammenfassung

Law Firms in New York seeks a seasoned Senior Real Estate Litigator to lead first-chair trials on complex property disputes and drive growth in the real estate litigation group. You will oversee high-stakes matters from inception through verdict, leveraging an entrepreneurial culture with strong wellness and growth focus.

The role requires 12–15+ years of dedicated commercial litigation experience with a real estate emphasis, plus NY Bar admission.

Qualifikationen

• 12–15+ years of dedicated commercial litigation experience with a focus on real estate litigation.
• Substantial first-chair trial and courtroom experience handling property and contract disputes.
• Proven track record of business generation or commitment to expanding an active practice.
• Superior drafting, dispute-negotiation, case-management under demanding deadlines.
• Energetic team player and mentor thriving in a high-performance environment.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.
• Annual Billable Expectation: 1,800 hours.

Aufgaben

• Act as first-chair trial counsel on complex real property disputes, including leases, zoning, and environmental litigation.
• Manage high-stakes litigation from pre-litigation through trial and settlement.
• Serve as a strategic resource for the firm's real estate transactional practice group.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior litigation associates.
• Leverage resources and budgets to cultivate relationships and drive business development.

Kenntnisse

First-chair trial experience

Business development

Leadership & mentorship

Real estate litigation

Ausbildung

New York State Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

Location: New York, NY (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

We have been retained by an elite, award-winning boutique law firm to recruit a seasoned Senior Real Estate Litigator to join their sophisticated litigation practice.

Renowned for combining Big Law precision with an entrepreneurial, supportive culture, our client represents a distinguished roster of institutional property owners, commercial developers, financial institutions, REITs, and high-net-worth family offices. This role offers the autonomy to command high-stakes commercial real estate matters from inception through verdict, backed by an intentional firm focus on professional wellness, quality of life, and strategic practice growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first-chair trial counsel on complex real property disputes, including commercial lease, partnership and joint venture, hospitality, zoning, condemnation, and environmental litigation.
• Manage high-stakes litigation matters throughout the entire life cycle—from pre-litigation counseling and pleadings through discovery, dispositive motions, trial, and settlement.
• Serve as a core subject-matter authority and strategic resource for the firm's real estate transactional practice group.
• Provide direct leadership, supervision, and mentorship to mid-level and junior litigation associates.
• Leverage firm-provided resources and marketing budgets to cultivate existing relationships and actively drive business development.

Candidate Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of dedicated commercial litigation experience, with an extensive, demonstrable focus in real estate litigation.
• Substantial first-chair trial and courtroom experience handling multi-faceted property and contract disputes.
• Proven track record of business generation or a demonstrated commitment to expanding an active practice.
• Superior drafting, dispute-negotiation, case-management, and organizational capabilities under demanding deadlines.
• Energetic team player and mentor who thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar.
• Annual Billable Expectation: 1,800 hours.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $300,000 – $400,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays annually
• Sick and vacation time
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Life insurance benefits
• Dedicated business development budget
• Paid parking
• Partial work-from-home / hybrid schedule flexibility