Associate Attorney / Commercial and Real Estate Finance

About the job Associate Attorney - Commercial Real Estate

Join a well-established, full-service law firm with nearly a century of legal excellence and a robust commercial real estate practice serving sophisticated clients - investors, developers, sponsors, and franchise operators
Handle complex, high-value transactions from start to finish - purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate finance - with real ownership over your matters
Discretionary year-end bonus and merit-based increases on top of a highly competitive base salary
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and access to additional voluntary programs
A collaborative firm culture built on integrity, innovation, and genuine investment in its attorneys' growth and long-term success
Based in our Greenwich, CT office, this role starts on-site and transitions to a hybrid schedule after 90 days - giving you the runway to build strong relationships with the team before enjoying the flexibility of a blended work arrangement. Note: This role requires 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate and corporate transactions, with hands-on experience handling deals from drafting through closing. Candidates without a commercial real estate transactional background will not be considered.
We are a well-regarded, full-service law firm with a proud history dating back to 1930 and a practice spanning 30+ areas of law - from commercial real estate and corporate transactions to litigation, estate planning, healthcare, and beyond. Our attorneys represent business owners, investors, developers, and institutional clients across the country, handling sophisticated matters with a client-first approach. We've built a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where attorneys are empowered to grow their practices, deepen client relationships, and do their best work. Confidential Employer.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and related transaction documents
Manage commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions from initial structuring through closing - coordinating with clients, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel throughout
Assist in structuring and negotiating corporate finance transactions including loan documentation and related agreements
Represent borrowers and lenders in financing transactions, including those involving franchise businesses
Conduct thorough due diligence including title and survey review, and coordinate with all transaction parties to keep deals on track
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex matters while independently managing day-to-day responsibilities across your own docket
D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate and corporate transactions in a law firm setting
• Experience with commercial leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and financing transactions required
• Familiarity with franchise-related transactions or franchise finance a plus
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• This is a role for an attorney who wants to do serious commercial real estate work - not spend years waiting for responsibility. You'll be handling sophisticated transactions for high-caliber clients, collaborating with experienced partners, and building a practice with origination credit that actually means something to your compensation. Greenwich is one of the strongest commercial real estate markets in the Northeast, and this is your chance to be at the center of it - at a firm that will invest in your growth.

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Life insurance
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