Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney Orange County

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Finance team in either Orange County, California or New York City .

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized finance and real estate practice that counsels clients through complex, high-value lending transactions. You’ll be part of a collaborative and experienced team that advises major institutional lenders and financial institutions on a broad range of commercial real estate finance matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders in the structuring, documentation, and negotiation of construction, bridge, and permanent mortgage loans

• Draft and review loan agreements, mortgage documents , and other financing instruments

• Conduct real estate and entity due diligence , including review of title, survey, organizational documents, and opinions

• Coordinate closings and manage timelines across various transaction stages

• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and third parties to drive deals to successful completion

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of experience at a national or regional law firm representing lenders in commercial real estate finance transactions

• Strong background in drafting and negotiating lender-side mortgage loan documents

• Ability to take ownership of transactions and manage workflow independently

• Top-tier academic credentials

• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills

• Admission to and in good standing with the California or New York State Bar

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $390,000 – $420,000 , commensurate with experience and location.

This is a premier opportunity for a driven real estate finance attorney to take on sophisticated matters in a dynamic and supportive environment, whether based in Southern California or New York.