Real Estate Associate (New York)

DLA Piper•New York, NY

1d•$260,000 - $365,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper's New York office is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience in general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint venture and financing transactions. We seek candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools as well as prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm. Experience in commercial leasing is highly preferred.

Requirements

JD
Admitted to practice in the state of New York.
3 years of experience in general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint venture and financing transactions.
Immediately transferable skills
Strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized law schools
Prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Good business and professional judgment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Conceptual thinking.
Persuasive communication.
Management skills.
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial leasing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough and comprehensive legal research and analysis to support transaction preparation and strategy.
Draft well-written, error free, and reasoned legal documents, including memos, contracts, and correspondence.
Assist/Manage a variety of complex cases/transactions from inception to resolution including preparing for trials, negotiations, settlements, closings, and other legal activities while continuously demonstrating strong judgement.
Build, maintain, and cultivate strong internal and external client relationships by providing support, regular updates, advice, and addressing concerns promptly and with the utmost professionalism.
Work collaboratively with other lawyers and business professionals to support and develop innovative transaction strategies to achieve the most favorable outcomes for internal and external clients.
Attend, support, and participate in high-level legal activities including client calls and meetings, negotiations, etc.
Ensure rigorous compliance with legal standards and regulations, staying abreast of changes in law and legal precedents.
Proactively seek out and participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your legal knowledge, practice technology, management, and leadership skills.
Engage in and contribute to; firm programs and initiatives; civic and professional organizations; pro bono work by providing legal assistance to underserved and underrepresented communities.