Associate (Real Estate)

Responsibilities

• Transactional Real Estate Work: Handle a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters.
• Case & Matter Management: Take ownership of assigned matters from start to finish - review, analyze, and develop strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research using all available resources to support case strategies and provide well-informed advice.
• Document Drafting: Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
• Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining regular, proactive communication with clients about case progress and next steps.
• Negotiation & Advocacy: Represent clients effectively in negotiations and work toward favorable resolutions whenever possible.
• Collaboration: Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Compliance & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.
• Financial Responsibility: Assist in setting retainers, managing payment schedules, and ensuring timely collection of receivables for assigned cases.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with legal developments and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to maintain bar membership.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).
• Minimum of 2 years of transactional real estate experience in a law firm.
• Experience with litigation and/or planned community law is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle real estate transactions with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to client service excellence.

About McNees

Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., McNees operates offices across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., giving our team a broad regional footprint and diverse opportunities for collaboration. We are ranked among the NLJ 500, Best Law Firms, and Best Lawyers, and nationally recognized for excellence in areas such as construction litigation and energy law.

Our attorneys deliver tailored strategies to businesses, individuals, and organizations across industries, including real estate, energy, healthcare, banking and finance, insurance, construction, and technology. We also have a strong presence in public sector law, advocating for clients in regulatory and legislative matters at all levels of government.

Our services span corporate law, real estate and construction, labor and employment, litigation, tax, intellectual property, energy and environmental, estate planning, and public sector law, complemented by affiliated businesses like Apollo Communications (strategic marketing and PR), Keystone Municipal Solutions (municipal consulting), and Pine Street Land Company (title and settlement services).

We offer an engaging work environment, robust opportunities for professional development, challenging and rewarding career paths, and competitive compensation. McNees is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any trait protected by law.