Commercial Real Estate Associate (Attorney) at Oak Ridge Legal Search in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Company: Oak Ridge Legal Search
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Posted: Sep 20, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $210,000-$217,500
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
A nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its active Commercial Real Estate + Development practice in Boston. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least five years of sophisticated commercial real estate experie…
Job description
- A nationally recognized Am Law 200 law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its active Commercial Real Estate + Development practice in Boston.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least five years of sophisticated commercial real estate experience who wants to work directly with leading local and national developers on complex transactions while joining a firm recognized for its culture, wellness, professional development, and successful integration of lateral attorneys.
- The practice handles sophisticated commercial real estate and development matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, and public and private financing. The successful candidate will have meaningful responsibility for transactions and the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients.
Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated commercial real estate and development matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, and public and private financing
- Have meaningful responsibility for transactions
- Work collaboratively with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients
Requirements
- Law degree, and at least five years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm setting
- Experience representing developers in complex commercial real estate transactions
- Strong experience with acquisitions and public and private financing
- Solid real estate fundamentals, including title and survey review
- Experience drafting acquisition documents and reviewing a variety of loan documents
- Affordable housing development and/or public agency experience is beneficial, but not required
- Excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strong academic and transactional credentials
- Massachusetts Bar admission required
Skills
Required
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Collaboration
- Real estate law
- Title and survey review
- Drafting acquisition documents
- Reviewing loan documents
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with approximately 2-3 in-office days per week
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
- 1,800-hour annual billable target
- Billable hour credit for pro bono and approved DEI activities
- Flexible PTO structure without rigid caps
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), pet insurance, and more
- For Massachusetts-based candidates, the anticipated base salary range is approximately $210,000-$217,500, depending upon experience, class year, office location, and overall qualifications.
- $ 210,000.00 - 217,500.00 (US Dollar)
About Oak Ridge Legal Search
This firm has earned national recognition for its attorney experience and workplace culture, including distinctions for: Firm culture and collegiality Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Wellness and attorney support Technology and innovation Integration of laterals and clerks Leadership transparency and accessibility The firm places significant emphasis on mentorship and attorney integration. Associates benefit from formal mentoring programs, meaningful client exposure, and a highly collaborative platform designed to support long-term success.