Real Estate & Finance Associate

Experience: 

• 2 to 6 years in commercial real estate and finance transactions.

• Encouraged: Candidates seeking to join a growing and vibrant practice group widely recognized for its knowledge and experience in numerous areas including real estate development, real estate leasing, land use and economic development, public-private partnerships as well as representation of lenders and borrowers in a variety of commercial lending and finance transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a variety of commercial real estate transactions including commercial leasing, purchasing and sale transactions, and large-scale property review due diligence projects.
• Represent clients, including borrowers and lenders, in complex middle-market commercial lending transactions.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents.
• Conduct comprehensive title examinations and survey analyses to identify potential issues or risks related to real estate properties.
• Conduct due diligence.

Requirements:

• • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong academic credentials

• Salary: $124,000 to $158,000
  • A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, pension plan, and more. At this time, the good faith estimate of the annual salary range for this position, if the successful applicant is based in Buffalo, Rochester, or Albany, is $124,000 to $158,000. Where a successful applicant is slotted within this range will vary based on legitimate criteria, such as experience, portables, and skill level. This range is not applicable to other locations.