Associate Real Estate Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a boutique real estate law firm doing sophisticated, high-impact work in affordable housing and community development Get hands-on experience with complex commercial real estate and multifamily transactions, not commodity work Work closely with experienced attorneys who invest in mentoring and professional growth Be part of deals that make a real social impact while building elite transactional skills Competitive compensation with meaningful responsibility early in your career Location Hybrid role based in Buffalo, NY, offering a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility Note This role requires 1+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience; purely litigation, volume PI, or purely residential backgrounds will not be a fit About Our Client Our client is a boutique law firm with a national footprint focused on affordable housing, community development, and complex real estate finance. They advise developers and organizations on sophisticated transactions involving multifamily housing, tax-advantaged financing structures, and large-scale development projects across more than 30 states, combining big-deal experience with a small-firm feel. Job Description Support complex commercial real estate and multifamily housing transactions from start to finish Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, joint ventures, and financing matters Draft, review, and revise real estate agreements, closing documents, and ancillary transaction materials Coordinate due diligence and closings with clients, lenders, and outside counsel Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys on high-value, fast-moving deals Qualifications 1+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience Experience with multifamily, development, or financing transactions preferred Strong drafting, editing, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple matters in a deadline-driven environment Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible for admission Why Youll Love Working Here Small, collegial team with national-level work Real responsibility and client exposure early on Strong mentorship and skill development Mission-driven practice focused on equitable community growth Long-term career growth without big-law burnout JPC-637 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance