Posted 11/09/2026
Job Number: 18420

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Boston, Massachusetts • Onsite

Industry:  Legal Services

Job Category: Legal

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary: $250000 - $285000

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Job Description

Position Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney

A boutique, globally recognized law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate for its Boston office. The firm concentrates on a defined set of practice areas and holds deep expertise in each, which gives associates early exposure to complex, high-visibility matters. The practice handles acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, and associates work directly on drafting and negotiating the underlying transaction documents.

The firm values an entrepreneurial, respectful, and inclusive culture and expects associates to take ownership of their careers. Lawyers and business professionals are treated with equal regard. Attorneys are encouraged to pursue partnership, and eligibility for partner consideration begins after seven years of practice. The role is based onsite in Boston.

Salary Range: $250,000 – $285,000 / Year DOE

Plus a tiered bonus structure based on billable hours, with an additional achievement bonus at the highest tier

Real Estate Associate Responsibilities

  • Handle commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings from engagement through closing
  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, loan documents, and related transaction documents
  • Conduct due diligence and coordinate title, survey, and closing deliverables
  • Work with partners and clients to structure transactions and resolve issues as they arise
  • Support land use, permitting, zoning, and development matters connected to transactions
  • Meet annual billable hour expectations while contributing to pro bono, business development, and inclusion initiatives
  • Communicate regularly with clients and counterparties as a client advocate

Real Estate Associate Requirements

  • 3 to 4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, with no more than 5 years of experience overall
  • Broad experience with complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings
  • Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents
  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Massachusetts bar admission or being in the process of obtaining admission in Massachusetts
  • Background at a large law firm, with AM Law 200 firms considered
  • Strong academic record, generally a GPA of 3.4 or above, with strong work experience considered in individual cases
  • Collaborative, ambitious approach with a commitment to client service
  • Experience with land use, permitting, zoning, and development matters is preferred
  • Clerkship experience is preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage beginning immediately
  • 401(k) retirement plan, with immediate eligibility
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Coverage of bar association and continuing legal education fees
  • Parking and transportation support

Qualified real estate attorneys who want a clear path to partnership at a globally focused boutique firm should apply today.

Job ID: a0CUm00005RYaADMA1

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