Senior Associate - Real Estate

Norm Law; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Relocation reimbursement to NYC

Health insurance

Job summary

Norm Law in New York seeks an Associate in Real Estate to work on high‑impact deals, leveraging AI-enabled tools to streamline drafting, diligence, and execution. You’ll collaborate with partners, clients, and technology teams to deliver precise, data‑driven legal services.

Our practice emphasizes AI to reduce admin burden, allowing you to focus on strategic judgment and client engagement. 4–6 years’ experience in real estate is expected, with a JD and bar admission required.

Qualifications

• JD; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong drafting and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review documents using AI-enabled tools (offering memoranda, purchase agreements, board materials, disclosures, filings).
• Conduct rapid due diligence with AI to identify key terms and generate client memos.
• Integrate AI into deal execution, signing, closing checklists, and counterparty coordination.
• Advise clients on AI-assisted workflows to improve accuracy, transparency, and deal velocity.
• Collaborate with technology teams to improve efficiency of the deal process.

Skills

Drafting & communication

Tech-enabled workflows

Interest in technology use in deals

No prior AI experience required

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with bar admission

Job description

About Norm Law

Norm Law is the premier AI-native law firm, built for global institutions.

Powered by Norm Ai, we combine elite legal talent with purpose-built AI agents to deliver faster, more precise, and more reliable legal services.

This Role

As an Associate in our Real Estate group, you will work on high-impact deals while using AI agents to streamline the drafting, diligence, and execution process. You’ll collaborate closely with partners, clients, and technology teams to deliver efficient, precise, and data-driven legal services.

Our practice embraces the use of AI to reduce administrative burden and increase your ability to focus on strategic legal judgment and client engagement.

In this role, you’ll support:

• Document Drafting & Review: Leverage AI agents to generate, compare, and redline offering memoranda, purchase agreements, board materials, disclosure documents, and regulatory filings.

• Due Diligence: Use AI tools to conduct rapid document reviews, identify key terms in documents, and generate client-facing memos of complex due diligence materials.

• Deal Execution: Integrate AI agents into workflow management, signing and closing checklists, and coordination with counterparties.

• Client Advisory: Partner with clients to demonstrate how AI-assisted workflows improve accuracy, transparency, and deal velocity.

• Collaboration with Tech: Work closely with the technology teams to continue to make the deal process even more efficient using AI.

Skills & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD); active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 4-6 years of experience in Real Estate transactions.

• Strong drafting and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.

• Interest in applying technology to enhance traditional deal workflows.

• No prior AI or technical experience required.

What Success Looks Like:

• 30 Days: Learn firm AI platforms; begin supporting deal teams using AI-enabled review and drafting.

• 60 Days: Independently manage discrete components of deals with AI support.

• 90 Days: Lead AI-augmented workstreams in live transactions, improving efficiency and accuracy in document management and closing processes.

Comp and Benefits

$260,000 - $380,000

The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including job-related skills (as uncovered during the interview process), experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed here reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Employees enjoy top-tier insurance coverage, encompassing health, dental, hospital, accident, and vision plans. For candidates needing to relocate to NYC, we provide relocation reimbursement. You’ll thrive in our fast-paced learning environment where professional growth is constant.

To learn more about Norm Law, visit our website.