Real Estate Associate Attorney (1-3yrs) - New Jersey Job at Direct Counsel, Florham Park, NJ

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  • Direct Counsel
  • Florham Park, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Junior Associate to join its Real Estate and Corporate practice groups in its New Jersey office (hybrid schedule). This opportunity is ideal for a recent law school graduate or an attorney with 1–3 years of experience who is eager to develop a practice focused on commercial real estate leasing transactions and corporate matters, while working closely with experienced partners and senior associates. Key Responsibilities

Real Estate (Primary Focus: Leasing):

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements (office, retail, industrial, mixed-use).

  • Support lease amendments, assignments, subleases, and terminations.

  • Represent both landlord and tenant interests.

  • Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions.

  • Review purchase and sale agreements.

  • Prepare closing documents and coordinate closings.

Corporate Law:

  • Draft and review entity formation documents (e.g., articles of incorporation, bylaws, operating agreements).

  • Assist with M&A transactions, including due diligence and drafting of purchase agreements.

  • Prepare board resolutions and corporate governance documents.

  • Support compliance with securities laws and private placements.

  • Draft and negotiate contracts (vendor, employment, NDAs, etc.).

  • Assist with restructuring and dissolution.

  • Maintain corporate records and regulatory filings.

General Duties:

  • Conduct legal research (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis).

  • Prepare legal memoranda and client correspondence.

  • Attend client meetings, closings, and court proceedings.

  • Collaborate across teams and manage multiple deadlines.

  • Support client development efforts and relationship management.

Qualifications

Required:

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or eligibility for admission by motion).

  • 1–3 years of relevant experience.

  • Strong academic credentials.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms.

  • Collaborative and professional team player.

Preferred:

  • Experience in real estate or corporate law.

  • Previous law firm experience, summer associate or internship.

  • Involvement in law review, moot court, or similar.

  • Background in business or finance.

  • Admission to the New York Bar.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive base salary: $175,000–$225,000 , commensurate with experience.

  • Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with firm match.

  • CLE and professional development support.

  • Formal mentorship program.

  • Defined path for advancement.

  • Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions.

  • Access to advanced legal tech and firm resources.

Application Requirements
  • Cover letter expressing interest in real estate and corporate law.

  • Resume.

  • Law school transcript.

  • Writing sample (preferably a memo or transactional document).

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