Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney (27 Years)

Direct Counsel is partnering with a prestigious AmLaw 10 law firm to identify a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with strong experience in commercial real estate debt financing transactions to work on sophisticated matters involving institutional investors, lenders, and private equity sponsors.

Associates in this role will work on complex real estate financing structures and transactions, gaining exposure to high-value deals across multiple asset classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate debt financing transactions

• Draft and negotiate mortgage and mezzanine financing agreements

• Structure and support preferred equity investments

• Assist with permanent and bridge loan originations

• Work on construction loan transactions

• Handle loan participations, syndications, and loan sales

• Draft and negotiate co-lender and intercreditor agreements

• Support matters involving loan workouts and restructurings

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of commercial real estate finance experience at a top-tier law firm

• Experience handling mortgage and mezzanine financings

• Familiarity with loan syndications, participations, and intercreditor arrangements

• Experience with real estate investment and financing structures

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment

• Outstanding academic credentials

• Admission to the New York Bar required

Why This Opportunity

• Join a top-ranked AmLaw 10 real estate finance practice

• Work on high-value and sophisticated real estate transactions

• Collaborate with leading lenders, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Strong opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Compensation

The anticipated salary range is $235,000 – $420,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structures. The firm also offers a robust benefits package for attorneys and employees.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through directcounsel.net with your resume and law transcripts.