Real Estate Finance Associate

Norris McLaughlin; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norris McLaughlin’s Allentown office seeks a Real Estate Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its growing Real Estate Practice Group. You’ll handle a broad range of commercial real estate matters, collaborating with investors, developers, landlords, lenders, and other stakeholders from structuring through closing.

The ideal candidate will take on increasing responsibility, build client relationships, and contribute to a collaborative, expanding practice serving clients across

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, negotiating and analyzing commercial real estate documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, and other CRE documents.
• Represent investors, developers, property owners, and businesses in CRE transactions.
• Manage CRE transactions from due diligence to closing with coordination among all parties.
• Conduct title, survey, zoning, and other due diligence and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, and counsel to facilitate transactions.
• Advise clients on entities, ownership structures, and related transactional matters.
• Work with corporate, tax, environmental, and litigation teams to provide practical legal solutions.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

PA Bar admission

NJ admission a plus

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We know talented attorneys have choices, and we work hard to be the place they choose to build their careers. Here, associates do sophisticated work in a genuinely collaborative environment where support is real and growth is intentional. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop judgment, and work independently, while still having a strong team behind you.

Our attorneys benefit from a structured mentorship program, full marketing and business development support, professional development and training, and a steady workflow that allows them to focus on practicing law and building their careers. We also believe that culture matters - we invest in regular social events and shared experiences that make work more enjoyable and strengthen real professional relationships. Simply put, we hire good people who treat each other well, and we work hard to maintain a respectful, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

With reasonable, billable expectations and exposure to a wide range of complex client matters, our attorneys build meaningful careers with both professional challenge and genuine support.

About The Role

The Allentown office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its growing Real Estate Practice Group.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, leasing, and development projects. The successful candidate will work closely with investors, developers, business owners, landlords, lenders, and other stakeholders while handling sophisticated transactions from initial structuring through closing.

The ideal candidate will be looking to take on increasing responsibility, build strong client relationships, and become an integral part of a collaborative and expanding practice serving clients throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, licenses, and other documents related to commercial real estate transactions.
• Represent investors, developers, property owners, and businesses in connection with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing arrangements, and development projects.
• Manage commercial real estate transactions from due diligence through closing, coordinating with all parties involved in the transaction.
• Conduct title, survey, zoning, and other due diligence reviews and help identify and resolve transaction-related issues.
• Work directly with clients, lenders, title companies, brokers, and opposing counsel to facilitate successful transactions.
• Assist clients with real estate investment, asset management, and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Advise clients on business entities, ownership structures, joint ventures, operating agreements, and related transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, environmental, and litigation practices to provide practical, business-focused legal solutions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–5 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing transactions, and due diligence matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with land use and zoning matters is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar required; New Jersey admission is a plus.
• Exposure to municipal work a plus

Our Commitment to an inclusive environment

At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.

The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination, lay-off, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.