Sr. Associate/Counsel, Real Estate

Page Executive; New York (NY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Page Executive in New York seeks a senior real estate lawyer to lead high-value leasing and transactional matters within a growing practice.

The candidate will hold a J.D. and NY admission, with about 10 years of real estate experience, including leasing. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements and mentor junior lawyers.

The role offers a competitive base salary ($200,000–$315,000), portable business opportunities, and a hybrid schedule with three days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the New York bar in good standing.
• Around 10 years of hands-on real estate experience.
• Substantial leasing experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for real estate documents.
• Solid understanding of real estate regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a range of real estate transactions and legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents.
• Provide strategic counsel on real estate development projects and acquisitions.
• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis for real estate deals.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and mentor junior legal team members, fostering professional growth.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in real estate law and industry practices.

Skills

Real estate law

Lease negotiations

Drafting contracts

Due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Client interaction

Team leadership

Multitasking

Education

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

Job description

• Growing real estate practice with senior-level opportunity.


• High-value commercial leasing and transaction matters.

About Our Client

This established law firm provides legal services across a range of practice areas and continues to expand its real estate offering. Attorneys work on sophisticated commercial matters in a collaborative environment that emphasizes client service, professional excellence, strategic thinking, and the delivery of practical legal solutions.

Job Description

• Advise clients on a range of real estate transactions and legal matters.


• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements, including leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents.


• Provide strategic counsel on real estate development projects and acquisitions.


• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis for real estate deals.


• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.


• Manage and mentor junior legal team members, fostering professional growth.


• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings as required.


• Stay up-to-date with changes in real estate law and industry practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

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


• Admitted and in good standing to practice law in New York.


• Ideally around 10 years' experience in real estate law.


• A strong background in real estate law, with hands-on experience in transactions and advisory work.


• Must have substantial leasing experience.


• Exceptional skills in drafting and negotiating legal documents related to real estate.


• Solid understanding of legal and regulatory compliance within the Real Estate sector.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and team collaboration.


• A proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.

What’s on Offer

• Senior-level appointment as Senior Associate, Counsel, or Non-Equity Partner.


• Opportunity to join an expanding real estate practice.


• Exposure to sophisticated commercial leasing and transactional work.


• Hybrid working arrangement with three days in the office each week.


• New York-based role with direct client engagement.


• Competitive base salary ranging from $200,000 to $315,000, dependent on experience and potential portable business.


• Platform to further develop existing client relationships and practice expertise.


• Collaborative and professional work environment focused on client service excellence.