Mid-level Transactional Real Estate Associate

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Role Details

Company: US-based law firm

Location: New York, NY or Morristown, NJ

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in office

Salary: $250,000–$290,000 (NY) / $235,000–$265,000 (NJ)

Experience: 5–8 years

About the Company

An established national law firm with a strong real estate practice, a broad middle-market client base, and a reputation for delivering high-quality client service. The firm offers an entrepreneurial environment, direct client exposure, and a clear path toward partnership.

About the Role

The firm is seeking a mid-level transactional real estate associate to support a major national retail client and handle a high volume of commercial real estate transactions. The role offers significant client responsibility and opportunities to expand into the broader real estate practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial leases, ground leases, purchase agreements, and development documents.

• Manage real estate acquisitions from due diligence through closing.

• Represent tenants and buyers in retail and industrial real estate transactions.

• Handle built-to-suit development projects and complex leasing matters.

• Review title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports.

• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously and work directly with clients.

• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of transactional real estate experience.

• Strong commercial leasing and real estate acquisition experience.

• Experience representing tenants and/or buyers.

• Active bar admission in New York or New Jersey, depending on office location.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal-management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of transactions.

• Stable career history and strong communication skills.

• Authorization to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with merit-based increases.

• Annual billable-hour target of 1,900.

• Additional hours bonuses for every 25 hours billed, up to 2,300 hours.

• 10% origination credit on collected fees exceeding $10,000 per fiscal year.

• Personal business development budget and dedicated marketing support.

• Partnership-track opportunities.

Interview Process

• Interviews with hiring partners.

• Meetings with practice and office leadership.

• Compensation and benefits discussions.

• Conflicts clearance and background check.

• Offer and hiring.