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Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

$240k - $300k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney
Locations: Chicago, IL or New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Compensation: $240,000 – $300,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading law firm’s Real Estate practice in its Chicago or New York office.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of real estate finance experience , representing lenders and investors in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions. Experience across a variety of asset classes—including commercial, healthcare, office, multifamily, retail, industrial, and auto-related properties —is preferred.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Representing lenders and investors in real estate finance transactions, including permanent, construction, and mezzanine financings

  • Handling acquisitions and dispositions of commercial real estate

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial leases (office, retail, warehouse, and industrial)

  • Managing matters independently while collaborating closely with partners and client teams

  • Participating in client-facing and business development activities

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of real estate finance experience at a law firm

  • Experience closing acquisitions and dispositions and negotiating commercial leases

  • Strong academic credentials and a J.D.

  • Excellent drafting, organizational, and communication skills

  • Admission to or progress toward admission in Illinois or New York

Why This Opportunity:

  • Sophisticated, top-tier real estate work in a personalized, collaborative environment

  • Meaningful responsibility and client contact

  • Strong commitment to professional development and mentorship

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement (three days in office, two days remote)

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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