Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-Level to Senior)

J&T Business Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting in New York seeks a mid-level to senior associate for its premier Real Estate Practice Group. You will handle complex real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and client engagement, working both independently and with teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CRE finance/transactions in a law firm, NY licensure or eligibility, and strong drafting and communication skills, with JD class of 2017–2023.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial real estate finance and transactional experience in a law firm.
• JD Class of 2017 to 2023.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or eligible to become licensed in NY.
• Strong drafting and analytical abilities; excellent business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Financings: Structure, draft, and negotiate lender- and borrower-side mortgage and mezzanine financings.
• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Manage commercial real estate deals and due diligence.
• Joint Ventures: Structure and negotiate JV deals and equity investments.
• Client Engagement: Manage primary client relationships, offering legal counsel throughout transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Verbal communication

Independent work

Business acumen

Education

J.D. (ABA-approved law school)

Job description

New York, United States | Posted on 10/22/2026

A premier Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a mid-level to senior associate to join its team in New York. The ideal candidate will work on complex, high-stakes real estate transactions, managing deal components both independently and as part of collaborative legal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financings: Structure, draft, and negotiate lender- and borrower-side mortgage and mezzanine financings.

Acquisitions & Dispositions: Manage components of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and related due diligence.

Joint Ventures: Structure and negotiate joint venture (JV) deals and equity investments.

Client Engagement: Manage primary client relationships directly, offering legal counsel and practical business judgment throughout transactions.

Candidate Qualifications

Experience: 3+ years of commercial real estate finance and transactional experience in a law firm setting.

Class Year: JD Class of 2017 to 2023.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice law in New York, or eligible to become licensed in NY.

Skills: Strong analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills; excellent business acumen; ability to run workstreams independently.

Credentials: Excellent academic record and professional references.

Salary Range: $260,000 – $435,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience)