Associate

Real Estate Finance Associate — Orange County

  • LocationOrange County, California
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3–6 PQE
  • Compensation$260k–$390k
  • PracticeReal Estate, Finance & Banking

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Mid-level associate role in a national commercial real estate finance practice based in Orange County. The team advises lenders and private equity lenders on complex CRE financings across asset types including hospitality, industrial/distribution, office, life-science/biomedical projects, and healthcare facilities.

Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and documenting construction and term loan facilities and working directly with partners and clients in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The role offers regular client contact and opportunities to lead transactions under partner supervision.

The position reports a competitive starting base salary range and will be staffed to candidates with demonstrated CRE finance experience and strong legal writing and organizational skills.

  • 3–6 years of transactional real estate finance experience (commercial real estate lending)
  • Experience representing sophisticated lenders (banks, insurance debt funds, private equity lenders)
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and loan-documentation skills (construction and term loans)
  • Top academic credentials, excellent legal writing, and proven teamwork/organizational abilities

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