Pay: $300,000.00 - $450,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Lead High-Impact Transactions: Take ownership of sophisticated commercial real estate deals involving acquisitions, financing, and joint ventures.
- Grow Your Practice: Build meaningful client relationships and expand your book of business with a 12% origination incentive.
- Enjoy Real Autonomy: Lead transactions independently while benefiting from a collaborative team and dedicated associate and staff support.
- Work Alongside Experienced Attorneys: Join a team that values your expertise, perspective, and contributions.
- Make Your Mark: Play a key role in a growing real estate practice where your leadership and business development efforts matter.
Location
Manhattan, New York City, NY. Enjoy a hybrid schedule with four days in our office and one day working remotely, offering valuable in-person collaboration and weekly flexibility.
Note
We are seeking an experienced commercial real estate attorney at the Counsel or Partner level who can independently lead sophisticated transactions involving owners and developers. Strong experience with commercial acquisitions, real estate financing, and joint ventures is essential. We welcome candidates with an existing book of business or the ability and ambition to develop one.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are a boutique law firm with a strong commercial real estate practice and a collaborative, client-focused culture. Our team handles sophisticated transactions and complex legal matters for businesses, property owners, and developers. We believe in combining high-quality legal work with personal attention, teamwork, and long-term professional relationships.
Job Description
- Lead commercial real estate acquisitions, financing transactions, and joint ventures from initial negotiations through closing.
- Represent property owners and developers in sophisticated real estate transactions.
- Draft, negotiate, and review complex purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and related contracts.
- Provide strategic legal advice on transaction structures, risks, and business objectives.
- Manage transactions independently while collaborating with associates, partners, and support staff.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for practice growth.
- Contribute to a collaborative real estate team and help guide junior attorneys when appropriate.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience, with substantial senior-level responsibilities.
- Strong background representing commercial property owners and developers.
- Proven experience with commercial acquisitions, real estate financing, and joint ventures.
- Ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships.
- New York Bar admission or eligibility for admission.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- An existing book of business or demonstrated business development potential is preferred.
Why You Will Love Working Here
We offer an opportunity to combine sophisticated legal work with genuine professional autonomy. You will have the support of experienced colleagues, the ability to develop lasting client relationships, and the opportunity to grow your practice without sacrificing collaboration. If you are ready to take the next step in your commercial real estate career, we would love to hear from you.
JPC- 2571
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: NY bar license. 8+ years of commercial real estate transactional law exp. Yes/No: Experience independently leading commercial real estate transactions from negotiation through closing.
- Required Years as Associate: 8+ years of relevant attorney experience recommended; exact client minimum not specified.
- If remote:
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
- 8–11 yrs $300K–$349K;
- 12–16 yrs $350K–$399K;
- 17+ yrs $400K–$450K. Recruiter-recommended breakdown of client-confirmed range. Plus 12% origination.
Submission Email:Michael,Josh-
mdabah@steinadlerlaw.com
;
jzelkowitz@steinadlerlaw.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
Boutique NYC law firm hiring senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel or Partner to lead acquisitions, financings, and JVs for owners and developers. Must independently manage transactions and work 4 days onsite in Manhattan. $300K–$450K base plus 12% origination; book of business preferred.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Commercial Real Estate Counsel / Partner - Stein Adler Dabah & Zelkowitz LLP - JPC-2571 - source
New Job Order Alert
- Client job title: Commercial Real Estate Counsel / Partner
- Location: Manhattan, New York City, NY
- On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid, 4 days onsite
- Experience: 8+
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Commercial Real Estate Counsel, Real Estate Partner, Real Estate Transactions Attorney, Real Estate Finance Attorney, Acquisitions, Financings, Joint Ventures, Owner/Developer Representation
of hires needed: 1