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New York Real Estate Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance US LLP
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level to senior associate attorney to join our Real Estate team in New York. The position includes working on a variety of large and complex real estate transactions of all types with a focus on joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs, leasing, and a variety of other matters, as well as supervising junior attorneys.


Qualifications

Your experience

The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
  • High academic achievement;
  • Experience in Real Estate transactions including joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs and/or leasing;
  • Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
  • Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Seeking associates with 5 years of experience. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $365,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience


Company Description

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive- where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You'll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.


Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culturehere.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
It has been and continues to be the Firm’s policy to provide equal opportunity and equal terms and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or any other status protected by law.
Alternatives are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact Clifford Chance's Human Resources Department at hr.recruiting@cliffordchance.com or 212.878.8270.

 

Salary : $365,000 - $435,000

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