Job Title: Real Estate Associate

Location: Newark, NJ

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000

About the Firm

A well-established law firm with a strong Commercial Real Estate practice is looking for a Real Estate Associate to join its New Jersey team. The firm represents developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants across a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handle a range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, amendments, and related agreements
• Represent lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, developers, and investors throughout transactions
• Conduct and manage real estate due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and other property-related matters
• Work closely with clients, partners, and other transaction parties from initial negotiation through closing
• Advise clients on commercial real estate matters and assist with structuring and negotiating transactions

What They’re Looking For

• 2+ years of commercial real estate experience at a law firm
• Strong experience with commercial real estate
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated transactional documents
• Strong academic credentials and admission to the New Jersey Bar
• Excellent drafting, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

• $200,000 - $250,000 salary, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Sophisticated commercial real estate work across a range of transactions
• Direct exposure to developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Real Estate team
• Strong long-term career development opportunities

If this role aligns with your experience, or if you’re interested in learning about other opportunities, please reach out directly:

? gabriele.barsegjan@simpsonjudge.com

? (862) 407-6027