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Pernini Legal · 4 hours ago

Real Estate Transactions Associate Attorney (NY/Miami)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$260K/yr - $365K/yr

3+ years exp

Pernini Legal is a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its prominent Real Estate Practice Group in New York or Miami. The role involves handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and providing legal counsel to major institutional and commercial clients.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing matters

Lead and manage comprehensive due diligence processes, including title, survey, and related investigations

Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, and loan documents

Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams to facilitate efficient and timely deal execution

Provide business-oriented legal counsel to clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

Support senior attorneys on high-value transactions involving institutional and commercial real estate clients

Deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work product under time-sensitive deadlines

Qualification

Commercial real estate experienceActive Bar AdmissionTransactional document draftingLeasing experienceReal estate lending mattersAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record

Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing

3–5 years of substantive commercial real estate transactional experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas: Purchase and sale transactions, Leasing (retail, office, and/or industrial), Real estate lending matters (representing lenders or borrowers)

Proven ability to manage deals independently, including leading diligence review and coordinating closing processes

Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and writing skills

Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment