New York Real Estate Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance•New York, NY

1d•$260,000 - $390,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Group advises the industry's leading players on the full range of real estate-related transactions across all asset classes. Our clients span real estate owners, investors, sponsors and developers, including sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers, private equity houses, institutional developers, lenders, and corporates - from first-time market entrants to the world's most active real estate platforms. Forward-thinking and commercial in our approach, we combine global reach with local depth to deliver the most complex transactions, wherever they take place. Our market-leading real estate team works seamlessly alongside the firm's tax, finance, funds, and capital market practices to provide fully integrated advice at every stage of a transaction.

Requirements

At least 3 years of law firm experience.
Strong understanding of complex real estate transactions involving domestic and foreign institutional investors, private equity sponsors, asset managers, developers, lenders, and corporate clients.
Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and project management skills, with a practical and commercial approach to client service.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school.
High academic achievement.
Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player.
Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York Bar.
Prior experience at a peer Am Law or international law firm.

Responsibilities

Advising clients on large and complex real estate transactions.
Experience advising clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, financing, leasing and strategic investments.
Managing substantial portions of sophisticated transactions, including drafting, and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating diligence, and supporting deal execution.
Work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.