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Job description
LHH is assisting a well-established real estate boutique firm in its search for a Mid-to-Senior Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its growing Boston office. This is an opportunity to work directly with sophisticated borrower-side clients, including developers, sponsors, and equity investors, on complex commercial real estate transactions. The firm is experiencing significant growth and has expanded its client base, creating a need for additional talent within its real estate practice.
The successful attorney will partner closely with experienced practitioners and clients on a wide range of high-value transactions while building a long-term path toward leadership and potential equity partnership.
Position Overview
This associate will play a key role in advising clients through all stages of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
Key responsibilities include:
Structuring and negotiating complex purchase and sale transactions
Representing borrowers, sponsors, and equity investors in commercial real estate financings
Drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements and related transaction documents
Conducting due diligence and managing deal execution from inception through closing
Advising clients on business-oriented solutions and transaction strategy
Working collaboratively with partners while maintaining a high degree of independence and client responsibility
This role offers a unique blend of sophisticated work, entrepreneurial culture, and long-term career growth.
Highlights
Transparent path to equity partnership
Opportunity to join a growing practice with expanding client demand
Direct exposure to sophisticated sponsor-side and borrower-side transactions
Meaningful client contact and business development opportunities
Entrepreneurial, self-managed environment
Flexible billable expectations relative to peer firms
Hybrid schedule with three days in the office each week, including Mondays
Base Salary: Compensation for this role is highly candidate specific. While the firm anticipates a general base salary range of $175,00 - $250,000 it is open to creative compensation structures for candidates bringing significant relavent experience. Additional compensation opportunities include:
Discretionary annual bonus
Origination credit opportunities
Flexible compensation structures for highly qualified candidates
Potential quarterly hours-based bonus arrangements
Candidate Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school
At least 4 years of commercial real estate experience
Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
Joint venture experience strongly preferred
Background from a large law firm or respected regional law firm preferred
Strong business judgment and entrepreneurial mindset
Ability to manage matters independently and interact directly with clients
Why Consider This Opportunity?
The firm is actively investing in the future of its real estate practice and anticipates additional growth over the coming years. This creates a compelling opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated work, client-facing responsibility, and a realistic path to partnership in a collaborative environment.
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boston, MA, 02298, US
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