Real Estate Finance Associate — NYC/Chicago

Primeline Solutions LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The AmLaw 200 firm seeks a Real Estate Finance Associate in New York or Chicago to handle sophisticated transactions and client matters.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, active NY or IL Bar membership, and 3–5 years of real estate finance experience at a law firm, with mentorship and partnership benchmarks offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic record.
• 3–5 years of experience in real estate finance at a law firm.
• Active membership in the NY or IL State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions for high-profile clients.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys and partners.
• Support a structured professional development path and partnership benchmarks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

JD

Job description

About the job Real Estate Finance Associate - New York, NY

This opportunity is with a well-established AmLaw 200 firm with more than 400 attorneys serving global clients across multiple offices. The firm is recognized for its leadership in transportation finance, mergers and acquisitions, and complex litigation, with a longstanding record of top-tier industry recognition.

Associates gain substantive, hands-on experience working closely with senior attorneys, supported by strong marketing resources and structured professional development programs. The firm provides a transparent path to partnership with clearly defined benchmarks and extensive mentorship.

This Real Estate Finance Associate role is open to candidates with 3–5 years of experience and is based in Chicago or New York. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions while building a practice serving high-profile clients.

Seniority: 3 - 5 years of experience in real estate finance at a law firm

Work Experience: Experience working at an AmLaw 120 firm.

Education:JD from an accredited law school. Strong academic record from law school.

Hard Skills: Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Miscellaneous: Active membership in the NY or IL State Bar . Based in Chicago or New York.