Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $235,000–$365,000

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–5 years of commercial real estate finance experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-value financing transactions involving a wide range of asset classes while collaborating with an experienced and highly regarded team.

Responsibilities

• Represent institutional lenders in complex commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Manage financing matters from initial structuring through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and related financing agreements.
• Analyze title, survey, zoning, and other due diligence materials.
• Coordinate transactions with clients, opposing counsel, borrowers, and other stakeholders.
• Advise clients on a variety of commercial real estate financing structures and transactions.
• Work on construction loans, syndicated and securitized financings, mezzanine loans, intercreditor agreements, and co-lender arrangements.
• Assist with loan modifications, restructurings, and workout matters as needed.
• Utilize AI-powered legal technology and natural language platforms to enhance legal research, drafting, and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility to obtain admission.
• 2–5 years of commercial real estate finance experience, preferably representing institutional lenders.
• Experience managing sophisticated financing transactions from inception through closing.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial loan documentation.
• Familiarity with complex financing structures, including construction, syndicated, securitized, and mezzanine loans, is preferred.
• Experience with loan restructurings or workouts is a plus.
• Experience utilizing AI platforms and natural language technologies in legal practice.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Prior experience at a large regional, national, or international law firm is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $235,000–$365,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
• Opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized real estate finance attorneys on sophisticated, market-leading transactions.
• Collaborative environment with significant opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.