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Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Raydar
New York, United States Posted Oct 12, 2026
Full-time

About this role

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of borrower-side property finance and sale matters from first engagement to closing, serving as the main contact for clients. This is a senior, self-directed position with the opportunity to help shape a growing practice group.

What you'll do

  • Advise investors, developers and REITs on buying and selling property assets.

  • Prepare and negotiate the core deal contracts, including partnership-style agreements and supporting paperwork.

  • Lead matters independently as the day-to-day client contact through to closing.

  • Craft practical, inventive solutions for private clients whose terms fall outside the norm.

  • Juggle several matters at different stages while working closely with colleagues.

  • Requirements

  • What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in real estate transactional law.

  • A track record of running deals independently from beginning to end.

  • Admission to the New York State Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

  • A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

  • Background in acquisitions, dispositions and sale transactions.

  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

  • Willingness to provide a deal sheet of relevant transactions.

  • An entrepreneurial, team-minded attitude and readiness to pitch in.

  • Bonus points

  • Prior time at a smaller or mid-sized firm focused on real estate.

  • Exposure to industrial or data center deals.

  • Familiarity with local-market clients and transactions.

  • Benefits

  • Compensation and benefits

  • Base salary: USD 140,000 to 500,000 per year

  • Location and work model

  • New York, NY, United States

  • Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office

  • Fully remote option may be available for exceptional senior US-based attorneys

  • Full-time

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