Real Estate Finance Associate (Loan Servicing & Asset Management)- Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Finance Associate (Loan Servicing & Asset Management) – Multiple Offices

Direct Counsel is representing an Amlaw 100 firm seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Loan Servicing and Asset Management team within the Real Estate Finance group. This position is open to any of the firm’s offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of broad real estate finance experience, with a focus on loan servicing consent transactions, loan modifications and workouts, loan sales, and asset management matters. Experience with CMBS, CRE CLOs, and other securitized products is strongly preferred.

Qualifications:

• J.D. and active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice required

• 3+ years of real estate finance experience, particularly in loan servicing and asset management

• Strong academic credentials, research, writing, and communication skills

• Ability to handle complex financial transactions efficiently and effectively

• Ambition, drive, and a collaborative mindset to support growth of a national practice

Compensation: $250,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experience, plus discretionary bonus eligibility. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, voluntary insurance options, 401(k), and paid time off.