Real Estate Associate — Philadelphia, PA

A premier, AmLaw 50 national firm is seeking a transactional Real Estate Associate to join its established practice group in Philadelphia. This is a rare, partner-track opportunity structured for a mid-level attorney who wants to elevate their practice from localized transactions to high-value, multi-jurisdictional real estate portfolios across the United States.

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The Work

You will step immediately into a sophisticated transactional role, handling sophisticated real estate matters on a national scale. The firm's platform ensures you will be doing true front-line transactional work rather than just standard diligence.

• National Portfolio Management: Draft, structure, and negotiate complex purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and financing structures for properties across the country.
• End-to-End Asset Lifecycle: Direct acquisitions, dispositions, and complex multi-party ancillary agreements from inception to successful closing.
• Development & Permitting: Advise on sophisticated real estate development matters and navigate the land use permitting process for high-stakes projects.

Who This Is For

You are a mid-level associate with 3 to 4 years of dedicated commercial real estate experience who possesses exceptional attention to detail and a strong academic pedigree.

Funnel Hook: While a traditional commercial real estate transactional background is the baseline, this group also welcomes inquiries from corporate transactional associates or project finance attorneys who have spent at least 50% of their billable hours focused on property-backed acquisitions, asset-level joint ventures, or real estate financing, and who want to fully specialize within an elite national property practice.

The Platform

This firm offers the financial stability, vast resource network, and elite brand recognition of a top-tier national platform, paired with a distinctively collaborative, non-siloed office culture. The group explicitly hires with long-term career progression in mind, providing an authentic, transparent pathway to partnership. Additionally, the firm champions a modernized, predictable hybrid model—asking for three days per week in-office—ensuring you maintain direct partner mentorship and team collaboration without sacrificing individual flexibility.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive with leading national AmLaw 50 firms and commensurate with class year and depth of transactional experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive market-standard package representative of an elite national firm, including premium medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with profit-sharing plans; paid parental leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a dedicated annual professional development and CLE allowance.