Associate Real Estate Attorney - Mid-Level (Transactional)

Company: Orion Placement
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Step into a true mid-level seat with real responsibility running sophisticated real estate deals Work on complex commercial and multifamily transactions with national scope and real impact Join a boutique firm that competes with Big Law on deal quality, without Big Law burnout Be trusted to lead transactions, supervise junior team members, and interface directly with clients Strong compensation band with long-term growth upside in a specialized, recession-resilient practice Location Hybrid role based in New York City, offering in-office collaboration with flexibility built in Note This role requires 3 years of transactional commercial and multifamily real estate experience; litigation-only, residential-only, or purely affordable housing policy backgrounds will not be a fit About Our Client Our client is a boutique law firm with a national reputation in affordable housing, community development, and complex real estate finance. They advise developers, owners, and investors on sophisticated transactions involving multifamily housing, tax-advantaged financing, joint ventures, and large-scale development projects across more than 30 states, combining elite transactional work with a collaborative, small-firm culture. Job Description Lead and manage complex commercial real estate and multifamily transactions from start to close Play a central role in acquisitions, dispositions, development deals, joint ventures, and financings Draft, negotiate, and review core transaction documents and closing materials Supervise junior associates and coordinate deal teams efficiently Serve as a key point of contact for clients, lenders, and outside counsel Support multiple active matters in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment Qualifications 3 years of transactional commercial real estate experience Meaningful exposure to multifamily, development, or financing transactions Experience running a deal or taking ownership of transaction workflows Strong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills Licensed to practice law in New York Why Youll Love Working Here Sophisticated national work with a boutique firm feel High trust, high responsibility environment Direct partner access and mentorship Mission-driven practice focused on equitable community development Long-term growth without Big Law lifestyle tradeoffs JPC-639 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

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