Transactional Real Estate Attorney

About the role

This firm's Real Estate Group is experiencing sustained growth and needs additional support to keep pace with demand. Unlike many real estate practices where attorneys become highly specialized early, this role offers broad exposure across a wide range of commercial real estate matters. The group handles acquisitions, dispositions, development work, permitting, land use matters, housing projects, and other complex commercial real estate transactions. Several senior attorneys are operating at capacity and continue to generate significant new business, creating a strong pipeline of work for incoming associates.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions and dispositions
• Manage development and permitting matters
• Work on land use and housing projects
• Participate in board appearances
• Take ownership of complex commercial real estate transactions
• Build client relationships and contribute to firm success

Qualifications

• Core transactional real estate experience
• Willingness to take ownership of matters
• Experience working with developers (preferred)
• Experience with permitting matters or supporting development projects (preferred)
• 4th–6th year attorney level

What we offer

• Direct mentorship from established practice leaders
• Partnership-track environment with genuine opportunity for advancement
• Base salary approximately $140,000–$225,000 per year
• Significant bonus upside (senior associates can earn $75,000–$100,000+ in strong years)
• Hybrid opportunity: 3 days on site, 2 days remote
• Broad exposure across commercial real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions, development, permitting, land use, and housing work
• Opportunity in Boston or Worcester
• Sustainable long-term career path with transparency around performance expectations
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with attorneys who genuinely enjoy working together