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March 2, 2026

Associate (Real Estate)

Real EstateDevelopmentFinanceLeasing
P&S
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York City

Associate (Real Estate)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLPNew York City

Practice area

Real Estate · Development · Finance · Leasing · P&S

PQE

3-5 years

Location

New York City, New York

Salary

$260,000 - $365,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Real Estate Associate position in the New York office, targeting 3rd-5th year attorneys.
  • Handle complex commercial real estate transactions for a sophisticated national and international client base.
  • Advise on acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate assets, including those involving private equity, M&A, or distressed/bankruptcy components.
  • Manage real estate finance transactions, representing borrowers, lenders, and agents on various loan types (e.g., construction, bridge, mezzanine, permanent mortgage).
  • Work on sophisticated leasing matters, including ground leases and sale-leasebacks, and structure joint ventures and related investment vehicles.
  • Engage in development matters, loan syndications, participations, workouts, restructurings, and bankruptcy-related real estate transactions.
  • Requires 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in complex commercial real estate, with a particular emphasis on financing transactions.
  • Must have a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school, strong academic credentials, and active admission to the New York Bar.
  • Possess excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, along with strong judgment and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters with a high degree of responsibility and independence.
  • The salary range for this role is $260,000 - $365,000, with the final offer dependent on skillset and experience.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Stephanie Gomez joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's New York City office in the Litigation group.

    Jessica placed me in my current position at Pillsbury, and has maintained in contact with me even after accepting the offer. She was a pleasure to work with. Jessica was always professional, supportive, and very knowledge about the legal sector. I felt Jessica truly listened to my needs and helped me find a position that would be a great fit. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone who is beginning the job search process. I have even referred her to a few close friends!

    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

    Stephanie Gomez

    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP • New York City

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Jessica Pai
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Jessica Pai

    Legal Recruiter

    McClure Harrison, Inc.

    Why talk to Jessica Pai?

    Stephanie Gomez joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP's New York City office in the Litigation group.

    Jessica placed me in my current position at Pillsbury, and has maintained in contact with me even after accepting the offer. She was a pleasure to work with. Jessica was always professional, supportive, and very knowledge about the legal sector. I felt Jessica truly listened to my needs and helped me find a position that would be a great fit. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone who is beginning the job search process. I have even referred her to a few close friends!

    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

    Stephanie Gomez

    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP • New York City