Real Estate Associate (Junior to Senior Level)

📍 New York, NY | 💼 Hybrid Schedule | 💰 $235,000–$390,000 DOE + Bonus Eligible

A top-tier international law firm is seeking real estate associates (junior through senior levels) to join its growing New York office. This is an exciting opportunity for attorneys with a passion for complex deal work and client service to join a nationally ranked practice known for its sophistication, mentorship, and collegial culture.

What You’ll Do

As part of this team, you’ll work on high-value, high-impact real estate transactions that include:

• Structuring and closing mortgage and mezzanine financings (lender and borrower side)
   
• Managing real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures
   
• Advising clients directly, often as lead associate on deals
   
• Collaborating closely with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams
   

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in real estate finance or transactional matters
   
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with excellent judgment
   
• A proactive, detail-oriented work style and client-facing maturity
   
• J.D. with admission (or eligibility) to practice law in New York
   

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

This is more than a job—it’s a platform to grow:

• Professional Development: Early access to substantive work, formal mentorship, and ongoing training
   
• Inclusive Culture: The firm invests meaningfully in DEI, affinity groups, and equity in advancement
   
• Impact-Driven Practice: Associates receive up to 200 hours of creditable pro bono work annually
   
• Reputation for Excellence: Ranked among the top firms globally for litigation, regulatory, and transactional work
   
• Supportive Environment: You’ll join a team that values transparency, collaboration, and your success
   

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: $235,000–$390,000 (commensurate with experience)
   
• Bonus: Hours-based annual bonus eligibility
   
• Benefits: Robust health plans, wellness resources, parental leave, and retirement offerings