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Real Estate Finance Associate - Boston

$215k - $390k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its nationally recognized Real Estate Finance Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level to senior associate with at least 3 years of experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions.

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia | Boston, Massachusetts | Chicago, Illinois | Dallas, Texas | Denver, Colorado | New York, New York | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

  • Represent lenders in complex commercial real estate finance transactions
  • Draft and negotiate loan agreements, mezzanine financing documents, preferred equity documents, and related transaction materials
  • Manage loan origination transactions from inception through closing and post-closing
  • Advise clients on asset management, loan workouts, restructurings, and exit strategies
  • Coordinate due diligence, transaction teams, and closing processes
  • Handle secondary market repurchase facility transactions and related financing structures
  • Work directly with clients, borrowers, and internal legal teams to facilitate successful deal execution
  • Support the continued growth of the firm's national real estate finance practice

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice
  • Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate finance experience
  • Experience with large structured finance transactions, including:
    • Loan originations
    • Mezzanine financing
    • Preferred equity transactions
    • Asset management matters
    • Loan workouts and restructurings
  • Experience drafting primary loan documents and managing transactions independently
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong academic credentials

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience representing institutional lenders
  • Ability to navigate complex transactional matters efficiently and strategically
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to client service and team collaboration
  • Interest in contributing to the growth of a national practice

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $215,000 – $390,000 annually , depending on experience
  • Discretionary performance bonus opportunity
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

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