Boston | Hybrid

Real Estate Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$260,000 – $390,000+

A premier AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Boston office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, institutional investors, developers, lenders, borrowers, REITs, and real estate investment platforms in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–4 years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience gained at a national or international law firm

• Experience handling complex commercial real estate financings representing lenders, borrowers, or both

• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions across a variety of commercial real estate asset classes

• Experience involving office, multifamily, industrial, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, or other commercial real estate assets

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, operating agreements, leases, and other real estate transaction documents

• Experience coordinating due diligence, title and survey review, closing transactions, and managing multidisciplinary deal teams

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Massachusetts bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Elite commercial real estate transactions platform

✅ Sophisticated acquisitions, financings, and joint venture work

✅ Opportunity to represent leading private equity funds, institutional investors, developers, and lenders

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment with market-leading compensation and benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174