Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its nationally recognized Real Estate Finance Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-level to senior associate with at least 3 years of experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions.
Locations: Atlanta, Georgia | Boston, Massachusetts | Chicago, Illinois | Dallas, Texas | Denver, Colorado | New York, New York | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities:
- Represent lenders in complex commercial real estate finance transactions
- Draft and negotiate loan agreements, mezzanine financing documents, preferred equity documents, and related transaction materials
- Manage loan origination transactions from inception through closing and post-closing
- Advise clients on asset management, loan workouts, restructurings, and exit strategies
- Coordinate due diligence, transaction teams, and closing processes
- Handle secondary market repurchase facility transactions and related financing structures
- Work directly with clients, borrowers, and internal legal teams to facilitate successful deal execution
- Support the continued growth of the firm's national real estate finance practice
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice
- Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate finance experience
- Experience with large structured finance transactions, including:
- Loan originations
- Mezzanine financing
- Preferred equity transactions
- Asset management matters
- Loan workouts and restructurings
- Experience drafting primary loan documents and managing transactions independently
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong academic credentials
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience representing institutional lenders
- Ability to navigate complex transactional matters efficiently and strategically
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to client service and team collaboration
- Interest in contributing to the growth of a national practice
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $215,000 – $390,000 annually, depending on experience
- Discretionary performance bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)