Associate Attorney - Real Estate & Finance

CyberCoders, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a proactive Associate Attorney with Real Estate & Finance experience to support origination, underwriting and execution of complex real estate and financing transactions.

The candidate will collaborate with originators, lenders, developers, and private equity partners to analyze opportunities and structure debt and equity solutions across commercial and residential assets. The role requires strong financial modeling/underwriting skills, familiarity with CMBS,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in real estate finance, investment banking, commercial lending, private equity, or acquisitions.
• Strong writing, analytical, and negotiation skills are required.
• Experience reviewing loan documents, purchase agreements, and closing docs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, structure, and execute real estate and finance transactions across commercial and residential asset classes.
• Build cash flow and debt-service models (Excel/Argus) to evaluate loan structures and returns.
• Prepare investment memos, lender packages, term sheets, and client presentations.

Skills

Real estate finance experience

Client-facing & negotiation skills

Multi-transaction management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Excel

Argus

Job description

Full-service mid-size firm seeking an Associate Attorney with Real Estate & Finance experience!

We are a full-service law firm serving clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs to large institutions and multi-national corporations, with a practice that spans business, finance, and litigation matters nationally and internationally. We are regularly recognized by leading industry publications for the strength of our practice and the skill of our attorneys. Our team takes a results-driven, entrepreneurial approach that favors practical problem-solving over rigid traditional structures, and we maintain a collaborative culture built on mentorship and work-life balance. Join us, and you will do substantive work early, build real client relationships, and grow toward a genuine path to partnership.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Real Estate Associate to support origination, underwriting and execution of real estate and finance transactions across commercial and residential asset classes. The role will work closely with originators, lenders, private equity partners, developers, sellers and buyers to analyze opportunities, structure debt and equity solutions (including construction financing and CMBS), prepare deal materials, and manage the closing and post-close monitoring process. The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling and underwriting skills, an understanding of capital markets, and experience working on acquisitions, sales and construction finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial underwriting and sensitivity analysis for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing and construction financing across commercial and residential properties.
• Build and maintain detailed cash flow and debt service models (Excel/Argus) to evaluate loan structures, leverage scenarios, and returns to equity.
• Prepare investment memos, lender packages, term sheets, marketing materials and presentations for internal stakeholders, clients, and capital providers.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts with attorneys, title companies, surveyors, appraisers, environmental consultants and third-party vendors to support transaction execution.
• Support negotiation of loan terms and coordinate communication with lenders, servicers, private equity partners, developers, sellers and buyers to ensure timely closings.
• Analyze capital stack options and assist in structuring debt and equity solutions, including CMBS, construction loans, bridge financing and joint‑venture equity arrangements.
• Monitor portfolio loan performance, covenant compliance and cash flows post‑closing; identify and elevate issues to senior team members.
• Conduct market research and financial benchmarking to identify new opportunities and inform underwriting assumptions.
• Assist senior team members with business development activities, client outreach and pitch preparation.
• Ensure accurate transaction documentation and maintain deal tracking systems and pipelines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the PA Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in real estate finance, investment banking, commercial lending, private equity, or acquisitions with exposure to commercial or residential asset classes.
• Practical knowledge of loan products and structures including construction financing, bridge loans, CMBS and permanent debt.
• Experience interacting with developers, sellers, buyers, lenders and private equity sponsors; strong client‑facing and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to review and interpret loan documents, purchase and sale agreements, and basic legal/closing documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (DOE)
• Significant bonus program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee wellness programs
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• ...and more