Direct Counsel is looking for Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney- New York in New York, NY. This local job opportunity with ID 3662907463 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Finance team in either Orange County, California or New York City.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized finance and real estate practice that counsels clients through complex, high-value lending transactions. You'll be part of a collaborative and experienced team that advises major institutional lenders and financial institutions on a broad range of commercial real estate finance matters.
Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders in the structuring, documentation, and negotiation of construction, bridge, and permanent mortgage loans
• Draft and review loan agreements, mortgage documents, and other financing instruments
• Conduct real estate and entity due diligence, including review of title, survey, organizational documents, and opinions
• Coordinate closings and manage timelines across various transaction stages
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and third parties to drive deals to successful completion

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience at a national or regional law firm representing lenders in commercial real estate finance transactions
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating lender-side mortgage loan documents
• Ability to take ownership of transactions and manage workflow independently
• Top-tier academic credentials
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Admission to and in good standing with the California or New York State Bar

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $390,000 - $420,000, commensurate with experience and location.

This is a premier opportunity for a driven real estate finance attorney to take on sophisticated matters in a dynamic and supportive environment, whether based in Southern California or New York.