Commercial Real Estate Associate

Principle Recruiting

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Direct mentorship
Supportive firm culture

Job summary

A top-tier legal recruiting firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactional Associate for its Charlotte, NC office. This position offers direct mentorship and a supportive culture, ideal for candidates with at least 1 year of commercial lending or real estate finance experience. The firm promotes collaboration and provides a genuine partnership track. With a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $150,000, this full-time role supports a hybrid schedule. Ideal for driven individuals seeking professional growth.

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in commercial lending, real estate finance transactions, and loan workouts.
  • Strong transactional background in related fields is acceptable.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with a partner, receiving mentorship.
  • Contribute to the firm's well-established CRE practice.

Skills

Commercial lending
Commercial real estate finance transactions
Loan workouts

Education

JD & active license in NC
SC state bar (a plus)

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Principle Recruiting is working directly with an AmLaw 100 firm that is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactional Associate to join their Charlotte, NC Office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive firm culture with competitive compensation.

  • AmLaw 100 platform with a well‑established CRE practice
  • Direct mentorship from the partner you will work with day‑to‑day
  • Hybrid schedule (three days in office)
  • Genuine partnership track with defined expectations
  • Team culture centered on collaboration, curiosity, and professional development
Who They’re Looking For:
  • 1+ years of experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate finance transactions, and/or loan workouts. Ideally experience in both commercial lending and commercial real estate finance transactions.
  • The firm will consider candidates with strong transactional backgrounds outside of the real estate space.
  • JD & active license in NC (SC state bar is a plus!).

Apply today with your resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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