Real Estate Finance Associate

Orion Placement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a real estate finance attorney to represent lenders, capital providers, and borrowers in sophisticated transactions across the United States. The role offers active client exposure from day one and partners who mentor and develop your practice.

You will draft and negotiate loan documents for construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and structured financings, work on multi-tiered capital structures, and advise on distressed real estate matters in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of real estate finance transactional experience.
• Experience with construction financing and complex capital structures.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail.
• Active bar license in the state of the office location.
• Experience on lender-side, borrower-side, or a blend of both is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, capital providers, and borrowers in complex real estate finance transactions
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and structured financings
• Work on multi-tiered capital transactions and debt-like and equity investments
• Advise on distressed commercial real estate matters from a transactional perspective
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients throughout the full transaction lifecycle

Skills

Real estate finance

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Bar license

Lender/borrower experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $205,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally respected real estate finance practice closing sophisticated transactions across all 50 states
• Work on complex construction financing, multi-tiered capital stacks, preferred equity, and distressed real estate matters
• Get consistent one-on-one partner access with real client contact from day one
• Build depth on lender and capital provider-side work, with borrower-side exposure as well
• Strong bonus and profit-sharing potential on top of competitive base compensation

Location

Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC offices— Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office, supporting collaboration and flexibility.

Note

This role requires an active bar license in the state of the office applied to and a minimum of 2 years of directly relevant real estate finance transactional experience.

About Us

We are a long-standing national finance practice known for handling sophisticated real estate transactions with precision and creativity. Our team values collaboration, mentorship, and involvement, offering associates meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear path for growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent lenders, capital providers, and borrowers in complex real estate finance transactions
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and structured financings
• Work on multi-tiered capital transactions and debt-like and equity investments
• Advise on distressed commercial real estate matters from a transactional perspective
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients throughout the full transaction lifecycle

Qualifications

• 2+ years of real estate finance transactional experience
• Experience with construction financing and complex capital structures
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
• Active bar license in the state of the office location
• Experience on lender-side, borrower-side, or a blend of both is acceptable

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where partners invest in your development and value your contributions. The culture emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and long-term career growth while handling high-level, nationally scaled real estate finance work.

JPC-1319

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance