Real Estate Finance Associate

IDEX Consulting Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

US Law Firm in New York seeks a Real Estate Finance Associate with 3–6 years of experience to handle sophisticated real estate finance transactions for lenders, borrowers, sponsors and investors. The candidate should be admitted to the New York Bar and demonstrate strong drafting and analytical skills.

The role offers exposure to high-value deals, a collaborative team, and opportunities for career development within a premier New York practice.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of real estate finance experience
• Admission to the New York Bar is required
• Experience with acquisition financing, construction loans, mezzanine and bridge financing, CMBS

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers, sponsors and institutional investors on real estate finance transactions
• Negotiate loan documents and financing arrangements
• Perform due diligence and drafting of loan agreements
• Manage complex transactions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Skills

Real estate finance

Drafting

Due diligence

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (NY)

Job description

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Finance Associate to join its highly regarded New York team. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated, high-value real estate finance transactions, advising lenders, borrowers, sponsors and institutional investors on a broad range of matters, including acquisition financing, construction loans, mezzanine and bridge financing, CMBS and structured real estate transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading platform with a strong reputation for handling complex transactions for major US and international clients.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in real estate finance gained at a leading US law firm, with excellent knowledge of secured lending, loan documentation, due diligence and the negotiation of financing arrangements. Candidates should have strong drafting and analytical skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage demanding transactions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Admission to the New York Bar is required, and candidates with approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

The firm offers an exceptional opportunity to work alongside highly regarded partners and sophisticated clients on some of the most significant real estate finance transactions in the US market. In addition to a competitive compensation package, the successful candidate will benefit from excellent career development opportunities, high-quality work and the resources of a leading international platform. This role would suit an ambitious Real Estate Finance Associate looking to take the next step in their career within a premier New York practice.