Real Estate Capital Markets

§ Title: Real Estate Litigation & Creditors' Rights Associate

Practice Area: Commercial Foreclosure, Distressed Asset Litigation, and Leasehold Advocacy

§ Location: New York, NY

§ Salary: $260,000 to $310,000 Base Salary (Plus comprehensive bonus eligibility and premium benefits).

§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm:

This prestigious global firm is a leader in Real Estate Capital Markets, frequently recognized by the Legal 500 for its prowess in handling high-stakes litigation and creditor advocacy. With a legacy of representing the world’s most significant financial institutions and REITs, the firm offers a dynamic environment where litigation is approached with both tactical aggression and commercial sensitivity. The firm’s litigation department is known for its deep bench of trial-ready advocates and its commitment to utilizing cutting-edge legal technology. Associates here are not merely researchers but are groomed to be future partners, receiving significant mentorship and opportunities for early courtroom exposure.

§ Duties:

The successful candidate will join an elite team focused on the protection and recovery of high-value real estate interests. This role is litigation-heavy, demanding a mastery of procedural law and persuasive advocacy. Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Executing all phases of commercial foreclosure proceedings, from initial default notifications through judgment and sale.

⨖ Advocating for creditor interests in complex commercial landlord-tenant disputes, including non-payment and holdover proceedings.

⨖ Drafting and arguing substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and applications for provisional remedies like receiverships.

⨖ Managing complex discovery and e-discovery workstreams, including the preparation and defense of key witness depositions.

⨖ Conducting deep-dive legal research into evolving property law statutes and New York State court precedents to craft novel legal theories.

§ Qualifications:

The firm is seeking a driven litigator with a focus on real estate and financial services.

⨖ Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school with distinguished academic credentials.

⨖ Active Bar admission in the State of New York.

⨖ Three (3) to four (4) years of commercial litigation experience, with a focus on real estate or creditors' rights preferred.

⨖ Mastery of New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) and specific expertise in NY legal citation formatting.

§ Skills:

In addition to the baseline requirements, the ideal candidate will possess:

⨖ Previous experience appearing in New York State Supreme Court or the Commercial Division.

⨖ Advanced proficiency in e-discovery platforms and sophisticated legal research tools.

⨖ A self-motivated professional demeanor with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently.

⨖ Exceptional written advocacy skills, demonstrated through a history of successful motion practice.



!Notice¡ *This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.