Real Estate Associate Attorney (New York)

About the role

Sheppard is seeking a Mid-level Associate Attorney to join their Real Estate Team in New York. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in various real estate areas, including:

• drafting and negotiating loan documents, reviewing and analyzing title commitments and underlying documents, surveys, opinion letters, leases, and zoning reports.
• overseeing due diligence, preparing closing documents, and handling transaction oversight and logistics, including the review and negotiation of borrower-side loan documents.
• preparing and negotiating commercial leases (both landlord and tenant sides).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• working on a diverse range of real estate transactions.
• communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• managing small teams within the New York Real Estate team.

Requirements and Details

• 3-5 years of experience working on varied real estate transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Presence and composure to manage small teams.

Required documents to apply include a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the New York bar. The annual salary range for this position is $260,000-$365,000.

Contact

To inquire about this position, please contact Katherine Milanes at kmilanes@sheppard.com.

Req #: 2025-307