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Location: New York, NY | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (in office several days) | Compensation: $235,000–$385,000

Overview

A prominent national law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Real Estate Practice Group in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions as part of a nationally recognized practice, with hands-on mentorship and a collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture.

What you'll do

• Represent lenders in origination of large, structured commercial real estate finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documents and ancillary transaction materials, including 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

Required qualifications

• 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
• Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills; strong business acumen and meticulous attention to detail

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary range of $235,000–$385,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• FSA/HSA
• Emergency child and elder care
• Two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment
• Wellness and behavioral health services
• Employee assistance program
• Mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a nationally respected real estate practice handling sophisticated financing transactions for a diverse client base, with meaningful client interaction, significant responsibility, and exposure to complex, high-value matters.