Associate Attorney Commercial Real Estate and Finance

Location: Hartford New Haven or Stamford CT (hybrid remote opportunity)Experience Level: 2 years practicing in commercial real estate and financingAbout the Role: Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its sophisticated and collaborative real estate practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions with meaningful responsibility direct client exposure and hands-on deal experience from the Commercial Real Estate Associate will have the opportunity to:Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements letters of intent deeds and related documents for commercial real estate transactionsReview due diligence monitor contingencies review and prepare title objections survey and environmental reviews closing documents and wire transfersCoordinate and review title commitments and policies UCC judgment and lien searches surveys site plans and leasesSupervise pre- and post-closing matters including preparation of documents for recording and filingCommunicate with clients banks attorneys and additional parties involved with the closing and filings of all transactionsCoordinate and direct the review management and preparation of commercial leasing documentationReview and negotiate leases including common area maintenance clausesReview and monitor agreements with developers including approvals required prior to draw disbursement and developer paymentDraft and review initial documentation obtain approvals modify documents as necessary and coordinate document executionWork Environment and Expectations:A hybrid work opportunity in one (or several) of Harris Beach Murthas Connecticut officesMinimum annual billable requirement of 1800 billable hoursOpportunities to work on sophisticated transactions with experienced practitioners and long-standing clientsApplications are encouraged and desired if you have:2 years of commercial real estate and financing experience (required)Experience and/or strong interest in land use and zoning transactions (preferred)Admission to Connecticut bar or ability to waive in (required)Admission to the New York and Massachusetts bars or ability to waive in (preferred)A Juris Doctor degree with an ABA accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the barStrong drafting analytical and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple matters simultaneously with a high degree of professionalismDemonstrated commitment to exceptional client serviceCorporate experience (desirable)Military experience welcomeHarris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at inquire about potential collaboration for this Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.