Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Pay: $260,000.00 - $365,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions alongside accomplished attorneys at a leading international law firm.
• Gain exposure to major acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, real estate private equity, and investment transactions.
• Enjoy a hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.
• Accelerate your career with exceptional mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• Take on meaningful responsibility while advising prominent businesses, investors, and financial institutions.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits and eligibility for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• Build a rewarding career in a collaborative environment that values excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

Location: New York, NY — Hybrid. Enjoy working in our Manhattan office Monday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Fridays and additional designated periods throughout the year.

Note: We are seeking attorneys with 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience, ideally gained at a reputable law firm. Candidates should have hands-on experience with sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, or related commercial real estate transactions.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are a highly respected international law firm known for delivering innovative legal solutions and handling sophisticated transactions for leading businesses, investors, and financial institutions.Our Real Estate practice brings together accomplished attorneys who value collaboration, professional excellence, and meaningful client relationships. We provide our attorneys with challenging work, outstanding mentorship, and opportunities to build exceptional long-term careers.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our New York team. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your transactional expertise while working on complex, high-impact real estate matters.In this role, you will:

• Represent sophisticated clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investment transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and other commercial real estate contracts.
• Advise on real estate financing, private equity investments, and fund formation matters.
• Support commercial leasing transactions and complex real estate investment structures.
• Conduct due diligence, evaluate transaction risks, and coordinate key aspects of transaction closings.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys, investors, lenders, and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Manage meaningful transactional responsibilities while continuing to strengthen your legal expertise.
• Contribute to a collaborative team handling sophisticated real estate transactions across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience at a law firm.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, fund formation, or commercial leasing.
• Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and work effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Experience at a reputable commercial law firm preferred.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional attorneys thrive when they are challenged, supported, and empowered to grow.You will join a collaborative team that values professional excellence, mentorship, and meaningful contributions. With exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions, continued professional development, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, you will have the resources to advance your career.Our hybrid work environment, commitment to pro bono service, and supportive culture make this an excellent place to build your future. Ready to take the next step in your commercial real estate career? We would love to hear from you!

JPC-2515

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: NY bar license, 2+ yrs of commercial real estate transactional law firm exp, exp with CRE acquisitions, financings, or joint ventures

• Required Years as Associate: 2+

• Salary bands:

• 3 yrs | Class of 2023: $260,000

• 4 yrs | Class of 2022: $310,000

• 5 yrs | Class of 2021: $365,000

Submission Email / Name:

• Submit all candidates via their career portal [HERE]

• Directions: Please apply as an agency, not a write-in. Click “Apply Now” → “Are You an Agency” → Enter Jon’s email address.

• Must submit resume, transcript, AND cover letters.

• Note for Jon: Candidate decisions will be emailed to the submitting recruiter via the portal. No need to email candidate materials separately.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Skadden is a global Am Law 100 firm handling sophisticated corporate and real estate transactions. Hiring a mid-level Real Estate Associate in New York for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, fund formation, and leasing. Target 3+ to 5 yrs of CRE transactional exp, ideally with an established law firm background.

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