Associate Attorney: Commercial Real Estate

About the role

A well-established and rapidly growing law firm in Essex County is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its thriving real estate practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, developers, investors, and business owners in commercial real estate transactions from start to finish.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan and financing documents, and development agreements.
• Handle commercial financing matters, including acquisition, construction, bridge, and permanent financing.
• Advise clients on zoning, land use, permitting, title, and related regulatory matters.
• Assist with business and transactional matters involving real estate ownership, development, and investment.
• Work with attorneys across practice areas on complex commercial transactions.
• Maintain client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including commercial lending and financing matters, with experience in due diligence, title and survey review, and transaction structuring.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate and financing documents.
• Familiarity with zoning, land use, permitting, and related regulatory matters is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage for all attorneys.

Highly competitive compensation package and a highly collaborative culture.