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Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

$235k - $365k

Direct Counsel

Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $235,000-$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2-5 years of commercial real estate finance experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-value financing transactions involving a wide range of asset classes while collaborating with an experienced and highly regarded team.
Responsibilities
  • Represent institutional lenders in complex commercial real estate financing transactions.
  • Manage financing matters from initial structuring through closing.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and related financing agreements.
  • Analyze title, survey, zoning, and other due diligence materials.
  • Coordinate transactions with clients, opposing counsel, borrowers, and other stakeholders.
  • Advise clients on a variety of commercial real estate financing structures and transactions.
  • Work on construction loans, syndicated and securitized financings, mezzanine loans, intercreditor agreements, and co-lender arrangements.
  • Assist with loan modifications, restructurings, and workout matters as needed.
  • Utilize AI-powered legal technology and natural language platforms to enhance legal research, drafting, and workflow efficiency.
Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
  • Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility to obtain admission.
  • 2-5 years of commercial real estate finance experience, preferably representing institutional lenders.
  • Experience managing sophisticated financing transactions from inception through closing.
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial loan documentation.
  • Familiarity with complex financing structures, including construction, syndicated, securitized, and mezzanine loans, is preferred.
  • Experience with loan restructurings or workouts is a plus.
  • Experience utilizing AI platforms and natural language technologies in legal practice.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Prior experience at a large regional, national, or international law firm is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary ranging from $235,000-$365,000 , based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
  • Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized real estate finance attorneys on sophisticated, market-leading transactions.
  • Collaborative environment with significant opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
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