Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-Level to Senior)

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

Job summary

J T, a premier Real Estate Practice Group in New York, seeks a mid-level to senior associate to handle complex, high-stakes real estate transactions and related due diligence.

You will work on financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, while managing deal components independently and with teams. Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential for success and NY licensure is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial real estate finance and transactional experience in a law firm setting.
• JD Class of 2017 to 2023 and active New York bar eligibility or admission.
• Excellent academic record and professional references.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate mortgage and mezzanine financings.
• Manage commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and due diligence.
• Structure and negotiate joint ventures and equity investments.
• Direct client engagement and provide practical business counsel throughout transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Verbal communication

Business acumen

Workstream management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $260,000 – $435,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: Hours-based bonus eligibility