Real Estate Transactional Associate

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. seeks a skilled and dynamic attorney with 3-7 years of experience in transactional services, focusing on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions to join its Real Estate and Commercial Practice Group in the Parsippany, NJ office. The ideal candidate will have experience working on a variety of real estate transactional matters including, sales and acquisitions, office, retail and industrial leasing and experience representing lenders and borrowers in loan transactions. In addition, familiarity with corporate governance, business structuring, and general business transactional matters is desired. Candidates must have excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills and be prepared to work hard and assume significant responsibility. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a diverse range of clients in real estate, finance, and business sectors.

New Jersey bar admission required. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated lawyer with good academic credentials and an unwavering commitment to excellence and client service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, development, and finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, such as purchase and, lease and financing documentation, and corporate organizational and transactional documents.
• Advise clients on a variety of real estate transactional matters
• Have a general understanding of entity formation, corporate governance and related governing documents.
• Ability to draft and negotiate a variety of contracts and other legal documentation for commercial transactions.
• Ability to manage due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions including the review of contracts, title documentation, surveys and miscellaneous financial documents.
• Collaborate with clients, outside counsel, and other professionals (e.g., brokers, lenders, and tax advisors) to ensure smooth and effective deal execution.
• Support clients in resolving disputes and issues arising in real estate, corporate, or general business contexts.
• Stay current with developments in commercial real estate, and related corporate matters.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey.
• Strong work ethic and initative.
• 3-7 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions. Knowledge of corporate transactional matters a plus.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, real estate finance transactions.
• Real estate development and land use experience a plus.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of legal documents and contracts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and transactions simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Client-focused with a dedication to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Ability to think outside of the box.
• Detail oriented.

We are an equal opportunity employer - women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.