Associate

Department: Real Estate

Location: Rochester, NY

Classification: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time, M-F

Firm Overview

Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP is a leading and reputable full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. With a team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys, we strive to deliver comprehensive and effective solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our headquarters is in Rochester, NY with additional offices in Albany and Buffalo, NY.

Summary

We are seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions. This is a substantive role with meaningful deal exposure across all major asset classes. You will work directly with senior attorneys on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development projects, and construction contracts, using a variety of capital sources and working across multiple jurisdictions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and close commercial real estate transactions across asset classes
• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, financing arrangements, leases, and development and construction contracts
• Conduct due diligence and review legal documents with precision
• Advise clients on federal, state, and local laws governing commercial real estate
• Manage multiple active matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups and communicate effectively with clients and external parties

Required Education and Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of relevant commercial real estate transactional experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the New York State Bar required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risk and develop practical legal strategies
• Skilled negotiator who can advocate effectively for client interests
• Exceptional attention to detail in document review and due diligence
• Clear written and verbal communicator across all levels of a deal
• Organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing a varied workload
• High ethical standards and a professional, client-focused approach

Compensation and Benefits

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this role. It provides a snapshot of the core functions and responsibilities. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The compensation range for this position is $120,000-170,000 annually, representing our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on numerous factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skill set, and office location. Additionally, relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job's requirements, our business needs, and an applicant's qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind-in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees' Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.