Real Estate Associate

Simpson Judge USA; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 240.000 - 375.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive bonus system

Mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global law firm is looking for a Real Estate Finance Associate in New York, NY. This role involves representing lenders and borrowers in significant transactions, drafting necessary agreements, and managing all aspects of closing deals. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of commercial real estate finance experience and strong negotiation skills. Compensation includes a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities. Join a high-performing team that values mentorship and professional growth.

Formación

• 4–8 years of experience ideally with lender and borrower representation.
• Ability to first‑chair transactions with support from senior team members.
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements and security documents.
• Manage transaction closings and coordinate with teams.

Conocimientos

Commercial real estate finance experience

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple transactions

Educación

Admission to the New York Bar

Descripción del empleo

Real Estate Finance Associate

Location: New York, NY

Base Pay Range

$240,000.00/yr - $375,000.00/yr

About the Firm

A leading global law firm with a nationally recognized commercial real estate finance practice is looking for a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its New York office. The firm represents a diverse roster of lenders, borrowers, private equity investors, insurance companies, REITs, and developers in sophisticated real estate finance transactions. The practice offers the chance to lead deals, work on high-value transactions, and collaborate with a skilled, client‑focused team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Represent lenders and borrowers in a broad range of commercial real estate finance transactions, including senior mortgage loans, construction loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity, and co‑lender arrangements
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary financing documents
• Manage transaction closings from start to finish, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and third‑party counsel
• Provide strategic advice to clients on complex financing structures, risk allocation, and regulatory compliance

What They’re Looking For

• 4–8 years of commercial real estate finance experience, ideally with exposure to both lender and borrower representation
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to first‑chair transactions and manage deals independently with support from senior team members
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple high‑value transactions simultaneously
• Admission to the New York Bar in good standing

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary: $240,000 – $375,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive bonus system, including productivity, business development, and merit‑based bonuses ranging from $10,000–$200,000+
• Exposure to high‑value, complex real estate finance transactions with institutional clients
• Collaborative, high‑performing team culture with mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services, Law Practice, and Real Estate

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