Associate Attorney – Transactional Real Estate

The Associate Attorney Transactional Real Estate role is designed for attorneys who want true ownership over their matters hands-on transactional experience and direct client interaction. Our transactional associates manage deals from inception to closing negotiate key contracts and serve as trusted advisors to clients. This role is ideal for attorneys seeking a boutique environment where they can grow as strategic client-focused lawyers while contributing meaningfully to a collaborative entrepreneurial firm culture.

What Youll Do

• Manage commercial real estate transactions from start to finish coordinating strategy and execution in collaboration with partners
• Draft review and negotiate commercial office leases purchase and sale agreements guaranties access agreements and ancillary contracts
• Conduct title review and resolve issues prior to closing
• Prepare for and coordinate residential condo and co-op closings ensuring all documentation and logistics are accurate and timely
• Provide practical client-facing advice on transactional matters representing the firms brand with professionalism and strategic thinking
• Collaborate with paralegals and other team members while maintaining accountability for quality deadlines and overall deal outcomes

Who Were Looking For

Individuals who share our core values

• Tenacious - Grit & perseverance when the going gets tough
• Pushing Boundaries - Creative approach to problem-solving 
• Character Counts - Collaborative and collegial people who take responsibility and maintain accountability & high emotional intelligence
• Big Law Approach - Intellectually curious proactive high standards

and also

• Bring relevant experience as a junior associate or associate attorney in a law firm with specific experience supporting commercial real estate transactions.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and appetite for learning seeking a smaller up-and-coming firm where they can have real impact and grow their skills.
• Value a high-caliber collegial culture that is collaborative responsive and relationship-driven with colleagues and clients.
• Embrace technology (including legal tech and AI tools) and is eager to learn and adopt new systems that enhance efficiency and quality of work.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment taking pride in accuracy professionalism and supporting attorneys and clients effectively.

Qualifications :

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York (or eligibility for admission)
• Approximately 36 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions within a law firm
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating leases purchase and sale agreements and other transactional documents
• Strong legal judgment commitment to integrity and excellence collaborative spirit in partnering with colleagues and clients and genuine enthusiasm for the firms mission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Comfortable with technology and legal tech tools; experience with real estate-specific software a plus.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Competitive annual salary in the range of $175k - $250k commensurate with experience practice focus and credentials
• Health & Wellness Benefits Substantial employer contributions toward comprehensive insurance consistent with NYC legal market standards
• Retirement Savings 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Paid Time Off Fifteen (15) days of paid vacation annually 40 hours of paid sick leave plus standard paid firm holidays
• Professional Development & Mentorship Direct mentorship from firm partners and meaningful responsibility on sophisticated commercial real estate matters The firm also pays for New York City Bar membership - with free access to the NYC Bars complete CLE Passport with thousands of on-demand CLEs
• Career Advancement Annual performance and compensation reviews with opportunities for merit-based raises expanded responsibility and long-term advancement within a collaborative high-performing New York real estate practice

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time