Real Estate Associate (Entry Level)

Our New York office seeks a Class of 2027 entry-level associate to join our Real Estate practice group in Fall 2027. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in real estate, a strong academic record, exceptional analytical and writing skills, and a willingness to be a true team player. Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and potential for leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues. New York bar admission will be required within one year of hiring.

Real estate is a core focus area for the firm and part of one of our five key industry sectors. Nationally recognized by Chambers and The Legal 500, our Real Estate practice includes more than 80 attorneys across eight offices who collaborate on sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development projects, leasing, and joint ventures. Associates in the New York office work on high-value, market-leading deals in New York and nationwide, with meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to complex transactions.

The practice is part of our broader Real Estate industry group, a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 lawyers across the firm that handled hundreds of transactions valued at more than $239 billion in the last year alone. The group advises on some of the largest and most complex real estate matters in the country, including billion-dollar data center deals, major portfolio acquisitions, the redevelopment of entire city blocks, and innovative debt restructurings.

At the time of posting, the expected salary for this position is $225,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to education, training, skill sets, licensure and certification, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, we offer a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

• Class of 2027 (entry level)
• Demonstrated interest in real estate
• Strong academic record
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Initiative and potential for leadership
• Judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues
• New York bar admission required within one year of hiring