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Underberg & Kessler LLP · 1 month ago

Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Underberg & Kessler LLP is a full-service law firm seeking a skilled and confident Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney with at least 7 years of experience. The role involves leading complex real estate transactions, providing strategic legal advice, and managing client relationships while supervising junior staff and collaborating across practices.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Leslie Helmerci

Responsibilities

Lead commercial acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, and financing

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, easements, and leases

Conduct comprehensive title and survey reviews and resolve encumbrance issues

Oversee due diligence, including environmental, zoning, and land use compliance

Manage the full lifecycle of real estate closings—from kickoff to compliance

Serve as lead counsel for developers, lenders, municipalities, and investors

Provide strategic advice on risk mitigation, deal structuring, and regulatory matters

Work directly with senior decision-makers and in-house legal teams

Represent clients in development projects, including negotiations with municipal bodies

Supervise and collaborate with paralegals, closing coordinators, and legal staff

Partner with attorneys across practices (litigation, tax, corporate, trusts & estates)

Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the group’s knowledge-sharing culture

Support business development initiatives and client-focused innovation

Qualification

Commercial real estate lawNegotiation skillsProject managementDrafting contractsClient advisoryRisk mitigationTax credit financingMunicipal approvalsCommercial leasingTeam leadership

Required

Minimum 7 years of commercial real estate law experience, ideally in a firm setting

Admission to practice in New York State and a J.D. from an accredited law school

Proven ability to lead deals, advise clients, and manage transaction teams

Strong negotiation, drafting, and project management skills

Preferred

Experience with tax credit financing

Experience with municipal approvals

Experience with commercial leasing

Benefits

401(k) with profit sharing + employer contribution

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

4 weeks PTO, plus 9 paid holidays

Hybrid schedule available after onboarding

Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities

Company

Underberg & Kessler LLP

With law firm offices located throughout the Western New York region, our attorneys in Rochester, Buffalo, Canandaigua and Geneseo, NY are just steps away from where you live and work.

Founded in 1926

Rochester, New York, USA

51-200 employees