Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) - Multi Office

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

PAYMENTS & FINTECH

Locations : New York, NY | Boston, MA

An international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a talented mid-level Associate Attorney to join its leading Real Estate Practice Group in either New York or Boston . This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions across a wide variety of asset classes and client types, including institutional investors, REITs, and real estate funds.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record .
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing.
• 4–5 years of substantive experience in complex real estate transactions .
• Experience with acquisitions , dispositions , construction and permanent financings (representing both lenders and borrowers ), and joint ventures .
• Familiarity with portfolio transactions , REITs , and real estate fund structures .
• Strong background in equity joint venture investments , structuring , and entity formation .
• Exposure to transactions involving multiple asset types , including residential, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, and land.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the top-ranked real estate practices in the U.S., Asia, and Europe . The group advises on market-shaping deals and offers attorneys the chance to develop deep expertise across asset types and deal structures. Our client fosters a culture of mentorship, inclusion, and transparency, with a focus on empowering attorneys to take ownership of their careers.

Associates benefit from robust professional development programs , including :

Attorneys also enjoy exposure to high-profile clients and complex matters while maintaining a collaborative team environment and strong commitment to community engagement and pro bono work.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary : $260,000 – $310,000 , commensurate with experience and class year.

Discretionary merit bonus eligibility .

Comprehensive Benefits Package : Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; 401(k) plan; HSA / FSA plans; flexible time away; and backup elder and childcare.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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