New York City | Hybrid

Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $365,000

A premier global law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing technology companies, data center developers, institutional investors, REITs, private equity sponsors, lenders, and developers in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

Ideal Background

• 2–5 years of commercial real estate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing technology companies, institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity sponsors, lenders, borrowers, and real estate investment funds

• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing transactions, and due diligence

• Experience with data center transactions, including leasing, colocation agreements, acquisitions, dispositions, development, and related real estate matters, is strongly preferred

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, easements, operating agreements, and other real estate transaction documents

• Experience reviewing title, survey, zoning, environmental reports, and other real estate due diligence materials

• Experience documenting, negotiating, and closing commercial real estate secured loans is preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage multiple sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier Commercial Real Estate practice

✅ Sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and finance transactions

✅ Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center and technology-related real estate projects

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174