Simpson Judge USA · 2 days ago
Commercial Real Estate Attorney
White Plains, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
3+ years expSimpson Judge USA is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney with 3–7 years of experience to handle a diverse mix of transactional real estate matters. The ideal candidate will independently run smaller deals while supporting partners on more complex transactions, providing high-quality work within a lean, supportive team.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Sam Greenslade
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate real estate transaction documents, including:
Purchase & sale agreements
Commercial leases (office, retail, industrial)
Loan documents and financing agreements
Joint venture and operating agreements
Conduct and oversee due diligence: title, survey, environmental, entity formation, zoning, and diligence correspondence
Coordinate closings, manage timelines, and communicate with all transaction stakeholders
Advise clients on real estate development, acquisitions/dispositions, leasing strategies, and financing structures
Support partners on complex deals while managing a personal docket of small–mid size transactions
Maintain strong client relationships through responsive, solution‑oriented communication
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school; active New York Bar admission in good standing
3–7 years of commercial real estate experience, preferably within a law firm
Strong drafting and negotiating skills with demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: Acquisitions / dispositions, Commercial leasing, Real estate finance, Development projects
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
Strong business sense, attention to detail, and communication skills
Comfortable working directly with clients and taking ownership of deliverables
Preferred
Experience with mixed‑use or multi‑family projects
Exposure to lender‑side or borrower‑side financing
Familiarity with Westchester and NYC market norms
Ability to supervise a paralegal on diligence or closing tasks
Company
Simpson Judge USA
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase