REAL ESTATE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Locations: Philadelphia, PA | Los Angeles, CA | Baltimore, MD
Are you a talented real estate finance attorney seeking to grow your career in a national practice that offers sophisticated deal work, hands-on mentorship, and a collaborative firm culture?
Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join its robust and expanding Finance Practice Group. This opportunity is available in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, or Baltimore, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Candidate Profile:
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JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
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Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
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2–5 years of substantive experience in commercial real estate finance.
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Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 firm.
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Significant experience working on a range of complex real estate finance transactions, including construction financing, multi-tiered capital stacks, preferred equity investments, and debt/equity hybrid structures.
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Background in lender- or borrower-side transactions; familiarity with both is preferred.
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Comfort handling sophisticated, structured finance matters.
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Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
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Strong interpersonal abilities with the desire to work closely with partners and clients in a team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Represent institutional lenders, capital providers, and developers in complex real estate finance matters across asset classes.
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Handle structured and conventional real estate financings, including construction loans, permanent financings, and recapitalizations.
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Negotiate and draft a wide variety of loan, equity, and security documents.
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Support a nationally recognized real estate finance practice with transactions spanning all 50 states.
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Collaborate directly with partners and clients, gaining early responsibility and deal ownership.
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Contribute to business development and thought leadership efforts within the practice.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to become part of a high-performing, established national finance group with deep experience across the real estate sector. The team offers early and meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and ongoing mentorship from leading practitioners. Associates regularly work on deals of national significance, with the opportunity to deepen their technical skills and develop as strategic advisors. The firm is committed to a collegial culture that values collaboration, diversity, and professional growth, making it a compelling place to build a career in real estate finance law.
Compensation & Benefits:
The firm offers a competitive salary range of $220,000–$275,000, depending on experience and location, along with a full suite of benefits. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage; a 401(k) plan; health savings and flexible spending accounts; firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care; maternity and paternity leave; employee assistance program; pre-tax transportation benefits; among other perks.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (including preferred location), and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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