Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We know talented attorneys have choices, and we work hard to be the place they choose to build their careers. Here, associates do sophisticated work in a genuinely collaborative environment where support is real and growth is intentional. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop judgment, and work independently, while still having a strong team behind you.

Our attorneys benefit from a structured mentorship program, full marketing and business development support, professional development and training, and a steady workflow that allows them to focus on practicing law and building their careers. We also believe that culture matters - we invest in regular social events and shared experiences that make work more enjoyable and strengthen real professional relationships. Simply put, we hire good people who treat each other well, and we work hard to maintain a respectful, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

With reasonable, billable expectations and exposure to a wide range of complex client matters, our attorneys build meaningful careers with both professional challenge and genuine support.

About The Role 

The Allentown office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its growing Real Estate Practice Group.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, leasing, and development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with investors, developers, business owners, landlords, lenders, and other stakeholders while handling sophisticated transactions from initial structuring through closing.

The ideal candidate will be looking to take on increasing responsibility, build strong client relationships, and become an integral part of a collaborative and expanding practice serving clients throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, and other documents related to commercial real estate transactions.
• Represent investors, developers, property owners, and businesses in connection with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing arrangements, and development projects.
• Manage commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing, coordinating with all parties involved in the transaction.
• Conduct title, survey, zoning, and other due diligence reviews and help identify and resolve transaction-related issues.
• Work directly with clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, and opposing counsel to facilitate successful transactions.
• Assist clients with real estate investment, asset management, and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Advise clients on business entities, ownership structures, joint ventures, operating agreements, and related transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, environmental, and litigation practices to provide practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing transactions, and due diligence matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with land use and z