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HOU Real Estate (E&I) Associate Attorney
Clifford Chance US Llp · 🇺🇸 Houston, 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.
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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 Clifford Chance is seeking a Real Estate Associate with at least four years of experience to join its Real Estate practice, with a particular focus on supporting the continued growth of the firm’s Energy & Infrastructure practice. The associate will advise on sophisticated real estate matters arising in connection with energy and infrastructure development, acquisition and financing transactions. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, option agreements, access agreements and other site-control documentation; conducting and managing title, survey and other real estate due diligence; and identifying and resolving real estate issues affecting project development and financing. The associate will work closely with clients, counterparties, title companies, surveyors, consultants and attorneys across practice areas, while also gaining exposure to broader commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects and financings. Your experience • Experience with real estate matters relating to energy, renewable energy or infrastructure projects strongly preferred. • Experience with title and survey review, site control, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, easements and related real estate documentation. • Experience supporting financing transactions from a real estate perspective is particularly valuable. • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical and project-management skills. • Ability to work effectively across practice areas and manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously. • Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills. Admission to the Texas bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s). Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Subject to the candidate's experience, the salary range for this role is $310,000 - $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