Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-level)

Advocates Legal Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a top law firm in New York seeking an associate to work on complex real estate finance transactions for institutional lenders and borrowers. The role sits at the intersection of real estate and finance with opportunities for early client and business development, high-stakes matters, and clear progression.

Candidates typically have 3–6 years of real estate experience with a finance angle and strong academic credentials; NYC compensation ranges from $225,000

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of real estate experience with a finance angle.
• Background at a comparable law firm with strong deal exposure.
• Comfortable running workstreams and interacting with clients.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex real estate finance transactions for institutional lenders and borrowers across structured deals.
• Seat at the table on client and business development efforts.
• Operate across large-scale, high-stakes matters.

Skills

Real estate finance

Deal exposure

Client interaction

Academic excellence

Job description

New York, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

Role

You’ll work on complex real estate finance transactions, representing institutional lenders and borrowers across structured deals. The practice sits at the intersection of real estate and finance, with consistent exposure to large-scale, high-stakes matters. You will also have a seat at the table on client and business development efforts.

Candidate Profile

• 3–6 years of real estate experience with a finance angle
• Background at a comparable law firm with strong deal exposure
• Comfortable running workstreams and interacting with clients
• Strong academic credentials

Why This Role

• Clear path to deeper deal ownership without waiting years
• Direct involvement in client development earlier than most peer firms
• Consistent flow of institutional-quality work in a stable, well-capitalized practice
• Compensation range: $225,000 to $420,000 in NYC

This is a tight window role for associates who want more responsibility and better visibility within a finance-driven real estate team.