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How much do senior transactional attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior transactional attorney in the United States is $127,368.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $147,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Transactional Attorney vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectSenior Transactional AttorneyCorporate Counsel
CredentialsJD, bar admission, experience in transactional lawJD, bar admission, legal experience in corporate law
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, transactional teamsIn-house legal department of a corporation
Employer & IndustryLaw firms, corporations, industries requiring complex transactionsSingle corporation's legal team, various industries
Common Search/ComparisonTransactional work, legal negotiations, contract draftingCorporate governance, compliance, legal advising

While both roles require legal expertise and transactional skills, a Senior Transactional Attorney typically works on multiple clients or deals within law firms or corporate teams, focusing on negotiations and contracts. Corporate Counsel, on the other hand, serves as the in-house legal advisor for a specific company, handling broader legal matters related to corporate governance and compliance.

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Real Estate Transactional Attorney

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Newark, NJ

$150K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

The salary range for this role is $150K - $250K/Year

We are looking for a Real Estate Transactional Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to join one of the nation's fastest-growing commercial real estate law firms. This is a backfill for a senior transactional counsel, and you'll be handling sophisticated real estate finance, acquisitions, and sales matters for leading developers, investors, and lenders in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

What will you be doing?

  • Represent clients in commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, sales, and commercial leasing
  • Handle borrower and lender side financing and refinancing transactions
  • Draft, negotiate, and review purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and commercial leases
  • Conduct due diligence, title and survey review, and coordinate closings
  • Collaborate with MSW's land use, litigation, and construction teams on integrated matters

Key Requirements

  • 5-10 years of commercial real estate transactional experience in a law firm setting (mid-size to large firm preferred)
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Admission to the New Jersey and/or New York Bar (if only NY barred, must be willing to waive into NJ)
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Experience with real estate finance matters (borrower and/or lender side)