New York Real Estate Associate Attorney

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As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow. 

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We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced mid-level to senior associate attorney to join our Real Estate team in New York. The position includes working on a variety of large and complex real estate transactions of all types with a focus on joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs, leasing, and a variety of other matters, as well as supervising junior attorneys.

Your experience

• The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm experience advising clients on large and complex real estate transactions.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
• High academic achievement;
• Experience in Real Estate transactions including joint ventures, purchases and sales, private equity transactions, REITs and/or leasing;
• Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
• Prior experience in a peer law firm.

 Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience 

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.  

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