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Real Estate Finance Associate (Lending & Construction)

An Am Law 50 firm

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Mid-level associate role on a national real estate finance team, open to candidates in New York or Orange County (exceptional candidates may be considered for other offices). The team advises lenders on structured commercial real estate financings, including construction, bridge and permanent loans.

The role requires taking ownership of transactions, coordinating due diligence and drafting and negotiating loan and mortgage documents as part of deal teams. Strong writing, academic credentials and the ability to work collaboratively across offices are important.

The firm is a large, full-service Am Law firm with an established finance practice; the position reports into the finance/real estate lending group. The advertised annual salary range for this role is $390,000 to $420,000.

  • 4-6 years' post-qualification experience in lender-side real estate finance at a national or regional law firm
  • Significant experience with construction, bridge and permanent loan documentation and mortgage drafting/negotiation
  • Experience conducting real estate and entity due diligence
  • Admitted and in good standing to practice in CA or NY
  • Top academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills; resume, cover letter and law school transcript required

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