Real Estate Associate Attorney (Mid- to Senior-Level)

Morrison & Foerster, LLP • Boston, MA

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About The Position

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent. MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities. Our Real Estate Practice Group MoFo has one of the leading real estate practices in the United States, Asia, and Europe. We provide innovative and practical legal advice to a broad range of real estate industry participants in all types of real estate transactions, including acquisition, development, financing, ownership, leasing, and operation. Learn more about the team and the work you can do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/real-estate.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of law firm experience in acquisitions and dispositions, construction and permanent financings representing lenders and borrowers, joint ventures.
• Experience with portfolio transactions, REITs and real estate funds.
• Experience in equity joint venture investments, structuring, and entity formation.
• Familiarity with transactions involving all principal asset types – residential, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, and land.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form.
• Strong work ethic, team orientation, and an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility on client matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to the New York state bar or eligible to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and practical legal advice to a broad range of real estate industry participants in all types of real estate transactions, including acquisition, development, financing, ownership, leasing, and operation.
• Take ownership of careers and advance at the firm.
• Engage in mentoring and sponsorship programs.
• Participate in career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.
• Assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed