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New York Real Estate Associate Attorney
Clifford Chance US Llp · 🇺🇸 New York, US
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Clifford Chance US Llp paid sponsored hires in similar roles18 certified filings for “Associate” (Lawyers) in NY: $216k–$280k, median $238k. Most were filed at wage level III (39%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Clifford Chance US Llp
The US Department of Labor certified 28 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Role: The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm experience advising clients on large and complex real estate transactions. The Real Estate Group advises the industry's leading players on the full range of real estate-related transactions across all asset classes. Our clients span real estate owners, investors, sponsors and developers, including sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers, private equity houses, institutional developers, lenders, and corporates - from first-time market entrants to the world's most active real estate platforms. Forward-thinking and commercial in our approach, we combine global reach with local depth to deliver the most complex transactions, wherever they take place. Our market-leading real estate team works seamlessly alongside the firm's tax, finance, funds, and capital market practices to provide fully integrated advice at every stage of a transaction. Your Experience: • Experience advising clients on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, financing, leasing and strategic investments. • Strong understanding of complex real estate transactions involving domestic and foreign institutional investors, private equity sponsors, asset managers, developers, lenders, and corporate clients. • Experience managing substantial portions of sophisticated transactions, including drafting, and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating diligence, and supporting deal execution. • Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams • Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and project management skills, with a practical and commercial approach to client service. • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school. • High academic achievement. • Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player. • Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York Bar. • Prior experience at a peer Am Law or international law firm. Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $260,000-$390,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience Equal Opportunities At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life. Find out more about our inclusive culture here