Associate, Real Estate

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. Represent domestic and international investors, owners, developers, operators, lenders, and institutions in transactions involving all classes of real estate .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $225,000 - $390,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting due diligence, and advising on financing matters. Possesses strong communication, time management, and client service skills essential for representing diverse stakeholders in the real estate sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeReal Estate Transaction ExperienceDue Diligence ConductingDrafting SkillsClient Service Focus

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Hard Skills

Real Estate FinancePurchase and Sale AgreementsJoint Venture AgreementsLeasesDevelopment AgreementsLegal ResearchDue Diligence ReportsFinancing TransactionsAsset Class RepresentationTitle and Survey Review

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsStrong Time Management SkillsCalm Under PressureProactive and ResourcefulTeam Player

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to the Bar

Industry Keywords

Real EstateM&APrivate EquityFund FormationDebt FinanceCommercial Real EstateIndustrial Real EstateMixed UseMulti-Family ResidentialHospitality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent domestic and international investors, owners, developers, operators, lenders, and institutions in transactions involving all classes of real estate
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, development agreements, real estate finance documents, certificates, resolutions, consents, and other ancillary documents
Advise on real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing, joint venture, development, and financing matters
Conduct and coordinate due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures
Support M&A, private equity, fund formation, debt finance, and other practice groups on real estate matters
Ensure clients’ interests are properly represented and protected
Conduct legal research
Work under the direction of a Partner

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school required
Minimum of 3 years of general real estate experience in a large firm setting
Experience representing borrowers and lenders in financing transactions across various asset classes, including commercial, industrial, mixed use, multi-family residential, data centers, hospitality, and other asset types
Experience conducting due diligence, including lease review, title and survey review, and drafting due diligence reports
Outstanding communication skills
Strong time management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
Excellent drafting skills
Driven by professional growth
Strong professional presence
Client service focus
Team player
Sound judgment
Calm in the face of pressure
Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
Fluency in English
Admitted to the bar in the city where you are applying

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Leave programs, including parental leave
Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles