Senior Real Estate Associate

DNA Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners in New York leads a growing real estate practice focused on sophisticated leasing work and strategic dealmaking. You will draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial leases for office, retail, and mixed-use properties and represent landlords and tenants in negotiations while managing risk.

You will advise clients through all stages of leasing transactions, support related acquisitions and financing, and provide strategic guidance to developers and investors, building lasting

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission.
• 8-12+ years of significant real estate experience focusing on commercial leasing.
• Extensive experience negotiating office, retail, and other leases.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with deadlines.
• Proven organizational skills and client-focused judgment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial lease agreements for office, retail, and mixed-use properties.
• Representing landlords and tenants in lease negotiations while balancing objectives and risk.
• Advising clients on all stages of commercial leasing transactions and occupancy matters.
• Supporting acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions through lease review and due diligence.
• Providing strategic counsel to developers, property owners, investors, and corporate occupiers on real estate issues.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted business advisor.
• Collaborating with attorneys across practice groups to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal writing

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Admitted to New York Bar in good standing

Job description

Join a growing real estate practice where sophisticated leasing work, client relationships, and strategic dealmaking are at the center of what you do.

What You'll Do:

As a key member of the Real Estate team, you will lead and manage a broad range of commercial leasing matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial lease agreements for office, retail, and mixed-use properties.
• Representing both landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, balancing business objectives while minimizing legal and financial risk.
• Advising clients on all stages of commercial leasing transactions and occupancy matters.
• Supporting acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions through lease review, due diligence, and tenant-risk analysis.
• Providing strategic counsel to developers, property owners, investors, and corporate occupiers on real estate and leasing issues.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while serving as a trusted business advisor.
• Collaborating with attorneys across practice groups to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.

What You'll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice and good standing in New York.
• 8-12+ years of significant real estate experience with a strong focus on commercial leasing.
• Extensive experience negotiating office, retail, and other commercial property leases.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional legal writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously while meeting demanding deadlines.
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and client-focused judgment.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial real estate practice where you will play a meaningful role in shaping client relationships and expanding the platform. You will work on sophisticated transactions, collaborate with accomplished colleagues, and have the support to continue building your practice in a dynamic market.