What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Associate position at Insite Legal?
New York, New York
Salary: $215,000-$330,000 (Indicative, dependent on experience)
AmLaw 200 Firm, Permanent
A prestigious AmLaw 200 firm with one of the most respected real estate practices in the city is hiring a mid-level Real Estate Associate in New York.
The team acts for developers, institutional investors, lenders and family offices on acquisitions, development, joint ventures, leasing and finance across the Manhattan and national markets.
It's a close-knit group known for collegiality, partner mentoring and blue-chip clients.
The opportunity
You'll work on high-value transactions with direct partner and client exposure from day one. The firm values well-rounded real estate lawyers, so you'll see acquisitions, finance, development and leasing rather than a single narrow stream. This Real Estate Associate role suits someone ready for the next step.
What you'll be doing
- Handling acquisitions and dispositions of office, residential, retail and mixed-use assets
- Drafting and negotiating joint venture and LLC operating agreements
- Representing lenders and borrowers on mortgage, mezzanine and construction loans
- Working on ground leases, commercial leases and development agreements
- Running diligence, title, survey and zoning reviews and managing closings
- Supervising junior associates and keeping in close contact with clients
What we're looking for
- JD from a US law school and active NY Bar admission
- 3 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience at a respected law firm
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Finance or joint venture experience is particularly welcome
What's on offer
- Salary: $215,000-$330,000 (Indicative, dependent on experience)
- A top-end salary for the tier, plus bonus
- Blue-chip real estate clients
- Close partner mentoring and a genuine track
- Hybrid working
Salary : $215,000 - $330,000