Associate, Real Estate

at  White Case

FIRM SUMMARY

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2-3 years of real estate experience in a law firm
• In the process of bar training for the legal advisor or advocate profession;
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity;
• Attention to detail;
• Commercial/business awareness;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Able to prioritize and multi-task particularly when working under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
• Driven to achieve professional growth with a strong professional presence

• Assist in drafting and reviewing real estate contracts, including purchase agreements and leases
• Conduct legal research and due diligence for real estate transactions;
• Support senior lawyers in client meetings and negotiations;
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on various real estate matters;.