Job Details

REAL ESTATE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
STRUCTURED FINANCE, MEZZANINE, & PREFERRED EQUITY FOCUS

Preferred Location: New York, NY

Additional Locations: Atlanta, GA | Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Philadelphia, PA

HYBRID - in office several days.

Are you a talented real estate finance attorney seeking to grow your career in a national practice that offers sophisticated deal work, hands-on mentorship, and a collaborative firm culture?

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Associate Attorney to join their thriving Real Estate Finance Practice Group. This role is available in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, or Philadelphia, with a strong preference for candidates interested in the New York office. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, large-scale commercial real estate finance transactions within a highly collaborative, industry-recognized team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 4+ years of broad real estate finance experience in a complex transactional practice
• Demonstrated experience with loan origination work for large-scale structured commercial real estate finance transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity
• Experience with asset management and workouts is also required
• Ability to handle transactions for borrowers and lenders from start to finish, including post-closing tasks, secondary market repurchase facility work, and various exit strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate sophisticated capital stacks, coordinate multi-party deal teams, and address complex legal and business issues
• Ambitious, with a strong drive to excel and contribute to the growth of the national practice
• Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as strong business acumen and meticulous attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in origination of large, structured commercial real estate finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate mortgage loan, mezzanine loan, and preferred equity documentation
• Oversee transactions throughout the full lifecycle, including diligence, closing, post-closing matters, and asset management issues
• Advise institutional lenders on loan restructurings, workouts, and portfolio management strategies
• Coordinate with deal teams, internal practice groups, and outside stakeholders to efficiently advance transactions
• Engage directly with clients and provide strategic guidance on financing structures, risk mitigation, and execution pathways

Why Join Us?

This opportunity provides the chance to work within a leading real estate practice at a prestigious firm that handles complex and high-profile transactional finance matters for a diverse client base. Fostering a positive work environment where associates are encouraged to take on significant responsibilities and engage directly with clients on a regular basis is a top priority to our client. The firm's culture combines the resources of a national platform with the support of a close-knit team,empoweringattorneys to build rewarding, impactful careers in real estate finance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $220,000-$390,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care
• Additional Perks: Two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that indicates their preferred location, resume, and law school transcriptfor consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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