Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney / NY

REAL ESTATE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID - in office several days.

Are you a talented real estate finance attorney seeking to grow your career in a national practice that offers sophisticated deal work, hands-on mentorship, and a collaborative firm culture?

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its growing Real Estate Practice Group in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate to work on sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions as part of a nationally recognized practice. The ideal candidate will have experience representing lenders in complex structured real estate financings and a desire to contribute to the continued growth of a collaborative and entrepreneurial team.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record


• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing


• 2+ years of substantive experience representing lenders in commercial real estate finance transactions


• Demonstrated experience with loan origination work for large-scale structured commercial real estate finance transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity


• Ability to handle transactions for borrowers and lenders from start to finish, including post-closing tasks


• Demonstrated ability to navigate sophisticated capital stacks, coordinate multi-party deal teams, and address complex legal and business issues


• Ambitious, with a strong drive to excel and contribute to the growth of the national practice


• Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as strong business acumen and meticulous attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in origination of large, structured commercial real estate finance transactions


• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents and ancillary transaction materials, mortgage loan, mezzanine loan, and preferred equity documentation


• Oversee transactions throughout the full lifecycle, including diligence, closing, post-closing matters, and asset management issues


• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, paralegals, and internal deal teams to facilitate successful transaction execution


• Engage directly with clients and provide strategic guidance on financing structures, risk mitigation, and execution pathways


• Support asset management, restructuring, and loan workout matters as needed


• Provide strategic guidance throughout all stages of transaction planning, negotiation, and closing

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally respected real estate practice handling sophisticated financing transactions for a diverse client base. Attorneys in this group benefit from meaningful client interaction, significant responsibility, and exposure to complex, high-value matters. The firm fosters a collaborative culture that values entrepreneurship, professional development, and long-term career growth while providing associates with the resources and mentorship needed to build a successful practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $235,000$385,000, as determined by experience and market factors


• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care


• Additional Perks: Two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, current firm biography and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.