Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Connectly Recruiting; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 205.000 - 275.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit-sharing bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Fertility benefits

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

AmLaw 100 national law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Finance Practice Group in a hybrid role across multiple offices, including New York, NY. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of experience in real estate finance transactions and will handle complex deals with lenders and borrowers.

Responsibilities include structuring and documenting construction loans, debt and equity investments, and advising clients on sophisticated financing structures while collaborating with

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Real estate finance transactions

Construction financing

Debt and equity transactions

Client service

Attention to detail

Educación

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Descripción del empleo

REAL ESTATE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Real Estate Finance Practice Group

Locations: Baltimore, MD/ Las Vegas, NV/ Mount Laurel, NJ/ Philadelphia, PA/ Seattle, WA/ Washington, DC/ Minneapolis, MN/ New York, NY

HYBRID

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its established Real Estate Finance Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly regarded national finance team with experience handling real estate finance transactions across all 50 states. The practice offers exposure to complex structured real estate finance matters, construction lending, preferred equity investments, and distressed commercial real estate transactions. Attorneys benefit from direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and close collaboration with experienced partners in a collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Candidate Profile

• 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 inreal 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

Key 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

Why Join Us?

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a long-standing, nationally-recognized real estate finance practice that handles high-volume, high-quality transactions across the country. Associates enjoy significant responsibility from day one, including substantial client interaction and hands-on involvement in complex deals. The group prides itself on its supportive, team-focused culture and its strong track record of developing attorneys into sophisticated finance practitioners. For those seeking meaningful exposure to multifamily lending, diverse financing structures, and a collaborative environment with real opportunities for growth, this position provides an outstanding platform.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $205,000 – $275,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions
• Eligibility for the firm's profit-sharing bonus program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; HSA/FSA; emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among others

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter (optional), resume, deal sheet and law school transcriptfor consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.