Associate Attorney – Real Estate & M&A

A boutique law firm specializing in environmental, energy, commercial real estate, corporate, regulatory, and administrative law is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in commercial real estate and mergers and acquisitions.

The firm represents corporations, developers, investors, and other clients on complex transactional, permitting, compliance, and litigation matters across New York and beyond.

The Associate Attorney will play a key role in sophisticated transactions while collaborating closely with partners on high-value client matters.

Key Responsibilities

Handle all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, joint ventures, and development projects.

Advise on and document mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, equity transactions, and related corporate restructuring.

Conduct and oversee due diligence, title review, environmental assessments, and risk analysis.

Draft, negotiate, and revise purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, operating agreements, merger agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.

Coordinate closings and manage post-closing matters.

Support related regulatory, environmental, and land-use issues arising in real estate and M&A transactions.

Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, and other parties.

Assist with business development and client relationship management as appropriate.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar.

3–6 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate and/or mergers and acquisitions at a law firm or in-house legal department.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Experience with complex commercial transactions, title work, and financing preferred.

Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Excellent client-service orientation and professional communication skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes real estate and corporate transactions.

Direct collaboration with experienced partners in a boutique firm setting.

Professional growth and meaningful client responsibility.

Support from experienced paralegals and staff who assist with project management, administrative tasks, and, under attorney supervision, select substantive legal work.

Opportunity to work with and advise national and international institutional clients.

A small, collaborative office with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Employee Benefits

100% individual health, dental, and vision insurance.

3% retirement contribution.

Four weeks of paid time off (PTO).

Parking.

Salary

$150,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience.