Senior Real Estate Finance Associate — NY/IL

Simpson Judge USA

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Simpson Judge USA is seeking a real estate finance attorney to join our team in New York or Chicago. You will represent banks, insurers, and institutional lenders in sophisticated real estate finance transactions across multifamily, hotel, energy, mixed-use, and medical office projects.

You will draft mortgages, loan agreements, and related documents while coordinating title/survey reviews and due diligence to close.

Qualifications

3–8 years of real estate and/or finance experience.
New York Bar or Illinois admission preferred.
Experience with commercial real estate finance transactions.
Experience drafting and negotiating mortgages, loan agreements, guaranties, and related documents.
Experience with title and survey review and real estate closings.
Working knowledge of environmental issues affecting real estate.
Strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Good judgment and the ability to manage transactions from start to finish.
Lender-side or investor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent banks, insurance companies, institutional lenders, and corporate finance groups in real estate finance transactions
Work on construction and permanent financing for multifamily, hotel, energy, mixed-use, and medical office projects
Draft and negotiate mortgages, loan agreements, guaranties, and other real estate documents
Review title and surveys and help manage due diligence through closing
Work through environmental issues related to real estate transactions
Assist with acquisitions, development projects, refinancings, amendments, and extensions
Work directly with clients, borrowers, lenders, and other deal professionals
Take ownership of transactions and work closely with senior attorneys and clients