Real Estate Equity Associate (3–7 Years)
Direct CounselNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
260000 - 420000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is partnering with a prestigious AmLaw 10 law firm to identify a Real Estate Equity Associate to join its New York office. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience handling complex commercial real estate equity transactions who are seeking to work on high-profile matters with sophisticated clients.
Requirements
- Advise clients on commercial real estate equity transactions
- Structure and negotiate joint ventures for real estate investments
- Assist with acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets
- Support real estate financings and investment structures
- Draft and negotiate transactional agreements and deal documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex real estate transactions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Strong opportunities for career advancement and professional development