Associate (Real Estate)

Associate (Real Estate)

McNees, Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking an Associate to join our dynamic Real Estate Group. At McNees, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, innovation, and collaboration - where your ideas matter, and your contributions make a real impact. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional legal services and building lasting relationships, we’d love to meet you.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about real estate law and eager to build strong client relationships while working on sophisticated and varied matters. Ideal candidates will bring hands-on transactional real estate experience, with additional exposure to litigation and planned communities considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities: As an Attorney at McNees, you’ll be an integral part of our team, working on meaningful matters and building strong client relationships. Your key responsibilities will include:

Transactional Real Estate Work: Handle a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development matters.

Case & Matter Management: Take ownership of assigned matters from start to finish - review, analyze, and develop strategies to achieve successful outcomes.

Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct thorough research using all available resources to support case strategies and provide well-informed advice.

Document Drafting: Prepare, review, and finalize contracts, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.

Client Communication: Serve as a trusted advisor by maintaining regular, proactive communication with clients about case progress and next steps.

Negotiation & Advocacy: Represent clients effectively in negotiations and work toward favorable resolutions whenever possible.

Collaboration: Partner with senior attorneys and colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.

Compliance & Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, including adherence to state bar requirements and firm policies.

Financial Responsibility: Assist in setting retainers, managing payment schedules, and ensuring timely collection of receivables for assigned cases.

Continuous Learning: Stay current with legal developments and complete all required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to maintain bar membership.

Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or eligibility to waive in).

Minimum of 2 years of transactional real estate experience in a law firm.

Experience with litigation and/or planned community law is a strong plus.

Demonstrated ability to handle real estate transactions with attention to detail and sound judgment.

Strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Collaborative mindset with a commitment to client service excellence.

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