Real Estate Associate (Attorney), New York

Job Description:

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking a

Real Estate Associate

to join its

New York

office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career within a sophisticated, collaborative, and nationally recognized real estate practice.

The group is known for handling complex, high-value real estate transactions across the country and offers associates the opportunity to work on some of the most significant and innovative matters in the market. Attorneys in this practice regularly advise on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, development projects, leasing matters, restructurings, and other sophisticated commercial real estate transactions for an impressive roster of institutional clients, developers, lenders, investors, and real estate funds.

This practice is part of a broader multidisciplinary real estate platform that handles hundreds of transactions annually involving billions of dollars in deal value. Recent matters have included major portfolio acquisitions, large-scale redevelopment projects, complex financings, data center transactions, and other transformative real estate deals nationwide.

Associates receive meaningful responsibility from the outset and work closely with experienced practitioners on market-leading transactions. The firm places a strong emphasis on mentorship, integration, training, and long-term professional development. Attorneys are encouraged to take an active role in client matters, firm initiatives, and business development opportunities as they continue to grow their practices.

The ideal candidate will have: at least two years of commercial real estate experience Experience handling sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, development, and/or joint venture matters Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills Excellent academic credentialsA collaborative, team-oriented approach Admission to the New York Bar

This opportunity offers the chance to join a firm that is deeply committed to attorney development, mentorship, and creating a supportive professional environment. Associates benefit from comprehensive training programs, ongoing feedback and evaluations, structured mentoring relationships, and direct exposure to sophisticated client work from day one.

Compensation is highly competitive, with an anticipated salary range of approximately $235,000 to $365,000, commensurate with experience and other relevant factors. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, flexible work arrangements, professional development resources, and additional benefits designed to support attorneys both professionally and personally.

For consideration, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. Cover letters are appreciated but not required.

All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Required Skills:• Real Estate

Salary Package: $ 235,000.00 - 365,000.00 (US Dollar)