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June 1, 2026

Associate: Real Estate

Real EstateDevelopmentFinanceLeasingP&S
White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP

New York City, Chicago

Associate: Real Estate

White & Case LLP
White & Case LLPNew York City, Chicago

Practice area

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

PQE

3-6 years

Locations

New York City, New York | Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$225,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Seeking a junior to mid-level Real Estate Associate for New York or Chicago offices.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of general real estate experience from a large law firm.
  • Must have experience representing both borrowers and lenders in financing transactions across diverse asset classes, including commercial, industrial, mixed-use, multi-family residential, data centers, and hospitality.
  • Advise domestic and international investors, owners, developers, operators, lenders, and institutions on various types of real estate transactions.
  • Draft and negotiate complex real estate documents, including purchase/sale agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, development agreements, and finance documents.
  • Conduct and coordinate due diligence (e.g., lease, title, survey review) and provide real estate support to M&A, private equity, fund formation, and debt finance practice groups.
  • Ability to manage a high volume of complex matters, prioritize multiple workstreams under tight deadlines, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and drafting skills.
  • Willingness to work across a broad range of real estate matters and asset classes, including those that may fall outside traditional real estate practice.
  • Must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent and be admitted to the bar in the city where you are applying.
  • The salary range for this position is $225,000 - $390,000, with eligibility for performance bonuses.

Last updated: June 3, 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.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Camila Isern joined White & Case LLP's New York City office in the Arbitration group.

    Ed is an exceptional recruiter that really takes the time to understand his client’s goals and what they’re looking for in their next position. He not only helped me to secure my current role but was also a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and always communicates with transparency and clarity, providing much needed insight into the current market, while grounding all discussions in realistic expectations. He was a constant source of support, and was tenacious and resourceful in securing exciting opportunities for me in niche practice areas. He took great care in every detail from resume crafting, to interview prep, to offer negotiation, and even through the conflicts and onboarding process, acting as a true partner in my lateral search.

    White & Case LLP

    Camila Isern

    White & Case 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.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Camila Isern joined White & Case LLP's New York City office in the Arbitration group.

    Ed is an exceptional recruiter that really takes the time to understand his client’s goals and what they’re looking for in their next position. He not only helped me to secure my current role but was also a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and always communicates with transparency and clarity, providing much needed insight into the current market, while grounding all discussions in realistic expectations. He was a constant source of support, and was tenacious and resourceful in securing exciting opportunities for me in niche practice areas. He took great care in every detail from resume crafting, to interview prep, to offer negotiation, and even through the conflicts and onboarding process, acting as a true partner in my lateral search.

    White & Case LLP

    Camila Isern

    White & Case LLP • New York City