Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

People Placers Staffing is honored to represent an elite, globally recognized legal powerhouse in its search for high-caliber legal talent. Our client is a prestigious institution known for its sophisticated approach to complex legal challenges and its commitment to fostering the professional evolution of its associates. We are currently seeking two exceptional individuals to join their top-tier Real Estate practices in New York.

§ Title : Sophisticated Real Estate Transactional Counsel

Practice Area : High-Value Asset Acquisitions, Strategic Joint Ventures, and Urban Development

§ Location : New York, NY

§ Salary : $260,000 to $365,000 Base Salary (Plus a comprehensive suite of executive-level benefits and performance-driven bonus structures).

§ Schedule : Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm :

Our client is a venerable AmLaw 50 institution, consistently distinguished by Chambers and Partners with Tier 1 and Tier 2 rankings for its Real Estate practice. With a storied history rooted in exceptional client service and a expansive global footprint, the firm serves as a primary advisor to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and major developers. They are a multi-year recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards. Known for a collaborative and intellectual culture, the firm provides a robust platform for associates to engage in the architectural structuring of the most prominent skyline-shaping deals in the New York metropolitan area and beyond.

§ Duties :

The incoming Transactional Associate will be integrated into a fast-paced team managing the lifecycle of complex property interests and capital deployments. The role requires a high degree of autonomy in navigating the intricacies of commercial property law and corporate structuring. Core responsibilities involve:

⨖ Orchestrating the strategic acquisition and disposition of high-value commercial, multi-family, and industrial assets from initial letter of intent through final execution.

⨖ Drafting and negotiating sophisticated limited liability company agreements and joint venture documentation for equity partners and developers.

⨖ Designing complex financing instruments, including senior mortgage debt, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity structures.

⨖ Managing the comprehensive due diligence process, involving the critical analysis of title encumbrances, ALTA surveys, zoning compliance, and environmental risk assessments.

⨖ Structuring and negotiating high-stakes commercial leases for office, retail, and mixed-use properties on behalf of both institutional landlords and national tenants.

§ Qualifications :

The firm requires candidates who demonstrate both technical mastery and a rigorous academic background.

⨖ Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with a record of high academic achievement.

⨖ Active Bar membership in the State of New York.

⨖ Three (3) to five (5) years of substantive experience focusing on complex commercial real estate transactions within a prominent regional or international law firm.

⨖ Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and negotiating the full spectrum of real estate conveyance and closing documents.

§ Skills :

The following attributes are highly desirable and will distinguish the most competitive applicants:

⨖ Advanced understanding of New York-specific real estate statutes and tax implications (e.g., Transfer Taxes, 1031 Exchanges).

⨖ Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across various workstreams to meet strict closing deadlines.

⨖ Exceptional analytical skills utilized in the resolution of complex title and survey objections.

⨖ Superior interpersonal gravitas necessary for direct client interaction and high-level negotiations with opposing counsel.