Real Estate Associate

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated Real Estate Associate to join our law firms commercial real estate team. The ideal candidate will support and lead both transactional and litigation matters involving commercial property, representing lenders, banks, developers, and corporate clients. This role combines document drafting and negotiation, due diligence and closings, and dispute resolution work. The Associate will work closely with partners and clients to deliver pragmatic legal advice and to advance complex real estate projects from inception through closing or resolution.

Key Responsibilities: Advise clients (lenders, banks, developers, and owners) on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leases, and development agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and closing documents such as purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, mortgages, easements, leases, and title documents. Conduct and manage real estate due diligence, title review, curative work, and survey analysis to identify and mitigate risk. Support and lead real estate litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and appearing in court or mediation where appropriate. Coordinate with lenders, title companies, surveyors, municipal officials, and other third parties to facilitate timely closings and compliance. Counsel clients on regulatory, zoning, land use, and environmental issues affecting real estate projects. Work collaboratively with partners and cross-functional teams to develop case strategy and transactional solutions tailored to client objectives. Maintain accurate matter management, billing records, and client communications to ensure high-quality legal service and responsiveness. Participate in business development efforts, including client pitches, proposals, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.2+ years of experience in real estate law, with a combination of transactional and litigation experience preferred. Demonstrated experience representing lenders, banks, developers, or corporate real estate clients on commercial matters. Strong drafting and negotiation skills for transactional documents and litigation filings. Practical experience with due diligence, title review, closings, and curative solutions. Familiarity with zoning, land use, environmental considerations, and local permitting processes. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and client-facing communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Prior experience in a law firm environment and aptitude for business development and client relationship management is a plus.