Lateral Associate – Real Estate

Role Summary

The Associates will join the Real Estate practice and handle matters including mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity, acquisitions and dispositions, and development projects. Strong transactional attorneys from non-real estate backgrounds may also be considered.

Core Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mortgage and mezzanine debt transactions (lender and/or borrower side)

• Handle joint-venture equity work

• Manage acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets

• Support development-related legal matters

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients on complex transactions

Must-Have Qualifications

• JD from a top 30 law school

• Graduation years: 2017–2022 (mid-level and senior associates)

• GPA of 3.0 or above

• Experience in one or more of: mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity, acquisitions and dispositions, or development

• Strong academic credentials and writing skills

• Strong organizational skills, prioritization, and work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong transactional background (real estate or otherwise)

• Experience at peer firms (AM Law ranked)

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in team environments while working independently

• Proven ability to balance multiple matters simultaneously

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,343.07 - $280,187.35 per year

Work Location: In person