Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney
Company: Percy Towers
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description People Placers Staffing is
honored to represent an elite, globally recognized legal powerhouse
in its search for high-caliber legal talent. Our client is a
prestigious institution known for its sophisticated approach to
complex legal challenges and its commitment to fostering the
professional evolution of its associates. We are currently seeking
two exceptional individuals to join their top-tier Real Estate
practices in New York. § Title : Sophisticated Real Estate
Transactional Counsel Practice Area : High-Value Asset
Acquisitions, Strategic Joint Ventures, and Urban Development §
Location : New York, NY § Salary : $260,000 to $365,000 Base Salary
(Plus a comprehensive suite of executive-level benefits and
performance-driven bonus structures). § Schedule : Full-time,
Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed § The Firm : Our
client is a venerable AmLaw 50 institution, consistently
distinguished by Chambers and Partners with Tier 1 and Tier 2
rankings for its Real Estate practice. With a storied history
rooted in exceptional client service and a expansive global
footprint, the firm serves as a primary advisor to institutional
investors, sovereign wealth funds, and major developers. They are a
multi-year recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence and
ethical standards. Known for a collaborative and intellectual
culture, the firm provides a robust platform for associates to
engage in the architectural structuring of the most prominent
skyline-shaping deals in the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
§ Duties : The incoming Transactional Associate will be integrated
into a fast-paced team managing the lifecycle of complex property
interests and capital deployments. The role requires a high degree
of autonomy in navigating the intricacies of commercial property
law and corporate structuring. Core responsibilities involve: ?
Orchestrating the strategic acquisition and disposition of
high-value commercial, multi-family, and industrial assets from
initial letter of intent through final execution. ? Drafting and
negotiating sophisticated limited liability company agreements and
joint venture documentation for equity partners and developers. ?
Designing complex financing instruments, including senior mortgage
debt, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity structures. ? Managing
the comprehensive due diligence process, involving the critical
analysis of title encumbrances, ALTA surveys, zoning compliance,
and environmental risk assessments. ? Structuring and negotiating
high-stakes commercial leases for office, retail, and mixed-use
properties on behalf of both institutional landlords and national
tenants. § Qualifications : The firm requires candidates who
demonstrate both technical mastery and a rigorous academic
background. ? Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with a
record of high academic achievement. ? Active Bar membership in the
State of New York. ? Three (3) to five (5) years of substantive
experience focusing on complex commercial real estate transactions
within a prominent regional or international law firm. ?
Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and negotiating the full
spectrum of real estate conveyance and closing documents. § Skills
: The following attributes are highly desirable and will
distinguish the most competitive applicants: ? Advanced
understanding of New York-specific real estate statutes and tax
implications (e.g., Transfer Taxes, 1031 Exchanges). ? Proven
ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams across various
workstreams to meet strict closing deadlines. ? Exceptional
analytical skills utilized in the resolution of complex title and
survey objections. ? Superior interpersonal gravitas necessary for
direct client interaction and high-level negotiations with opposing
counsel.
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