Real Estate - Senior Associate or Counsel Attorney (NY)

Tom Trese; New York (NY); On-site; USD 365,000 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel Attorney for their Real Estate practice in New York. This pivotal role requires a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in real estate finance and transactional matters. Responsibilities include representing lenders in complex deals, drafting agreements, and conducting due diligence. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $365,000-$425,000, hybrid work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, all within a collaborative culture focused on professional growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of substantive real estate transactional experience.
• Ability to manage complex transactions from structuring through closing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements.
• Conduct title and survey review.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Loan document drafting

Negotiation skills

Title and survey diligence

Client interaction

Organizational skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in New York

Job description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL ATTORNEY – REAL ESTATE

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Real Estate practice in New York. This role is well suited for a seasoned real estate attorney with deep experience in real estate finance, particularly on the lender-side, who can independently manage complex transactions from initial structuring through closing. The position offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high‑value real estate financings within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top‑tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York in good standing
• 6+ years of substantive real estate transactional experience

• Significant experience with real estate financing transactions, including lender representation
• Strong background in loan document drafting, negotiation, and execution
• Experience conducting and reviewing title and survey diligence
• Proven ability to independently manage transactions from structuring through closing
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and sound commercial judgment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and other clients in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements and related transaction documents
• Conduct title and survey review, analysis, and resolution of related issues
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on real estate financing structures and risk mitigationIndependently manage transaction workflows, timelines, and deal execution
• Interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other transaction participants

• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas as needed

Why Join Us?

This role presents an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded Real Estate team within a leading international law firm. Attorneys in this practice enjoy direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated financing transactions across a wide range of industries. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional growth, and emphasis on mentorship and training. With access to high‑profile matters and cross‑office collaboration, you’ll be well‑positioned to expand your expertise and develop a long‑term career in real estate law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $365,000-$425,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, childcare support, retirement and savings plans; generous paid time off, wellness programs, robust professional development resources, and additional firm‑sponsored benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement and a culture that values work‑life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.