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REAL ESTATE PRIVATE INVESTMENT FUNDS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY
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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a driven mid-level Associate Attorney to join its high-performing Real Estate Private Investment Funds practice in New York. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge fund formation matters in the real estate sector, supporting a diverse and sophisticated client base within a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 2-4 years of substantive experience advising on private investment fund formation, particularly within the real estate space.
• Demonstrated experience managing key components of fund formation transactions, including drafting and negotiating fund documents and advising on structuring considerations.
• Familiarity with private placements under the Securities Act of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm preferred.
• Soft Skills: Excellent legal writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in advising on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds, particularly those focused on real estate investments.
• Engage directly with fund sponsors and institutional investors, delivering tailored, practical legal advice.
• Navigate complex securities and investment management regulations applicable to unregistered funds and private placements.
• Work closely with colleagues across practice areas to provide integrated legal counsel and client service.

Why Join Us?

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the nation's most prestigious and forward-thinking Real Estate Private Investment Funds practices. Our client is consistently recognized as a market leader in fund formation and real estate investment, offering associates the rare chance to work on high-profile, cutting-edge matters for elite global clients. You will be trusted with substantial responsibility from day one, supported by a collaborative team culture and unparalleled mentorship. Associates here benefit from direct exposure to sophisticated transactions and top-tier dealmakers, accelerating both legal and business acumen. The firm's commitment to innovation, talent development, and diversity makes it not just a place to build a career-but a place to thrive and lead.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $235,000 - $310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits.
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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