Real Estate - Leasing Attorney / Real Estate - Development/ Dirt law Attorney / Real Estate- Commercial Transactions Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Albany, NY

Law Firm

Albany, NY

Real Estate - Leasing Attorney / Real Estate - Development/ Dirt law Attorney / Real Estate- Commercial Transactions Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Albany, NY

Attorney

2-4 yrs required

No

Applying for: Real Estate Attorney

Job Title:
Real Estate Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
As a Real Estate Attorney at the law firm, you will be an integral part of the Real Estate practice group, working on complex development projects. Your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting in servicing private and public clients with a diverse portfolio of projects, such as affordable housing, market-rate apartments, residential and resort communities, retail, warehouse, public infrastructure, and community development.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, ground leases, retail, office and industrial leases, construction contracts, loan and security agreements, easement agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
- Conducting legal research and providing legal opinions.
- Performing title and survey reviews, as well as other due diligence.
- Maintaining a commitment to delivering consistent, quality work, with a focus on excellence in writing and editing.
- Collaborating with team members and learning from others to enhance your expertise and improve your craft.

Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (.) are required.
- Bar admittance in New York is mandatory.
- Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience in areas such as commercial and residential transactions, debt and equity transactions, conducting transaction due diligence, and preparing opinions of counsel.
- Experience in commercial and/or apartment building leases, title and survey review, and related work is required.
- Transferrable experience in municipal, project finance, and land use matters is recognized.
- Additional experience in construction loans, economic development incentives, offering plans for condominiums and homeowners associations, and tax credits (LIHTC, NMTC, HTC, and Brownsfields) is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- A strong professional presence and the ability to work closely with partners and managing associates.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality legal work.
- A desire to collaborate with colleagues and continually improve legal skills.

Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $132,500.
- The role is eligible for a performance bonus of up to 50% of the salary.

Application Process:
Candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter (preferred but not required), resume, and law school transcript as a single Word or PDF document. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The law firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. Employment decisions are merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, gender or sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, pregnancy, protected activity, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by law.