Hybrid Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

HSA/FSA

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Fertility benefits

Paid childcare leave

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney for its established group. The role offers direct client interaction and responsibility from day one in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment across multiple offices, including New York, NY.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 2–5 years of substantive real estate finance experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex debt and equity structures.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 2-5 years of substantive experience in real estate finance transactions
• Extensive experience with a wide range of debt, debt-like, and equity transactions secured by or invested in real estate projects
• Particular experience with construction financing and multi-tiered capital transactions
• Experience representing lenders, capital providers, borrowers, or a combination thereof
• Excellent attention to detail, sound business judgment, and strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional legal research, drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to superior client service, with interest in direct client contact and business development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, capital providers, and borrowers in complex real estate finance transactions
• Structure, negotiate, and document construction loans, mortgage financings, preferred equity investments, and other real estate-related financing arrangements
• Advise clients on sophisticated debt, debt-like, and equity investment structures involving commercial real estate assets
• Handle multi-tiered capital transactions and structured real estate finance matters
• Assist with distressed commercial real estate transactions and related financing matters
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients throughout all phases of transactions
• Maintain significant client contact while managing multiple matters in a fast-paced practice environment

Skills

J.D. degree

Bar admission

2–5 years

Real estate finance

Construction financing

Debt & equity

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney for its established group. The role offers direct client interaction and responsibility from day one in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment across multiple offices, including New York, NY.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, and 2–5 years of substantive real estate finance experience, with strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex debt and equity structures.