Real Estate Attorney

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, client-focused law firm with multiple offices and a strong reputation throughout New York's Hudson Valley.
• Work on sophisticated commercial and residential real estate matters with developers, business owners, lenders, and investors.
• Enjoy meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to build long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Benefit from performance-based bonus opportunities, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth.

Location: Primarily in-office in New York's Hudson Valley, with limited flexibility available in certain circumstances. We prefer local candidates who enjoy collaborating closely with clients and colleagues.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to practice law in New York and have at least 3 years of real estate law experience. Commercial real estate transaction experience is highly desirable.

About Us

We are a growing, client-focused law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our attorneys and staff. Our team values professionalism, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and related real estate documents.
• Handle commercial and residential real estate transactions from contract through closing.
• Conduct title and survey review and perform due diligence.
• Advise clients regarding zoning, land use, development, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, and closings.
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, developers, brokers, and government agencies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York bar admission.
• 3+ years of real estate law experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Commercial real estate transaction experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture. You'll work on challenging and rewarding matters, develop strong client relationships, and have opportunities for long-term growth with a team that values professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional service. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, professional development support, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

JPC-1328

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must haves: NY bar. 3+ yrs of real estate law exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

5–7 years: $95,000–$110,000

8–10 years: $110,000–$125,000

10+ years with strong commercial practice: $125,000–$145,000+ DOE

Submission Email: Name / Jana - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing regional law firm seeking a NY-licensed Real Estate Attorney. Role handles commercial and residential transactions, title review, contracts, zoning, and development matters. Looking for attorneys with 3+ years of real estate law experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Real Estate Attorney - Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP - JPC 1328 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Real Estate Attorney

• Location: Millbrook, NY

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Real Estate Attorney, Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Associate, Real Estate Counsel, Property Attorney, Transactional Attorney, Commercial Leasing Attorney, Land Use Attorney, Development Attorney, Real Estate Transactions Attorney.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): RE atty, 3+ yrs exp, Milbrook 4K pop