Senior Associate Real Estate Practice
- New York City, NY
- $180,000-235,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Boston, Connecticut, or New York office locationsPosition OverviewOur client, a respected mid-size law firm renowned for high-quality, sophisticated legal work and a strong commitment to work-life balance, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Practice. The firm fosters an entrepreneurial environment with a real path to partnership, offering associates the opportunity to build their practice while contributing to the firm’s continued growth.Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients, including companies, developers, franchisees, investors, and other entities, in complex real estate matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, including retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties.
- Manage transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of commercial properties.
- Provide counsel on franchise and distribution matters, including reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements, renewals, and transfers.
- Oversee general corporate real estate matters and tasks, including asset acquisitions and corporate governance.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to structure and close sophisticated real estate transactions.
- Mentor junior associates and contribute to the overall growth of the Real Estate Practice Group.
- 5–10 years of experience in sophisticated real estate transactions, including substantial expertise in commercial leasing.
- Strong background in franchise law, particularly representing franchisees in agreements, transfers, and renewals.
- Demonstrated ability to independently handle complex acquisition, disposition, development, and financing projects.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- J.D. from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials.
- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (New York, Connecticut, or Massachusetts preferred).
- A highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently and meeting deadlines.
- Commitment to client service and delivering practical, results-driven solutions.
Bonuses: Additional compensation for exceeding billable hours expectations.
Billable Hours Expectation: 1800 hours annually, with 150 hours applicable toward pro bono or DEI work.Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Commuting expense benefits plan.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- 4 weeks of vacation/benefit time.