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Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney Orange County

$390k - $420k

Direct Counsel

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.

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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