Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Location: Multiple U.S. offices (including Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Irvine, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.)
Practice Area: Real Estate Finance
Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a global Am Law firm’s Real Estate Finance practice. This is an opportunity to work as part of a nationally integrated team representing financial institutions, lenders, and sophisticated borrowers in complex real estate lending transactions.
The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of law firm experience handling commercial real estate finance matters, including loan origination, structuring, documentation, and closing. Experience with balance sheet lending transactions is preferred but not required. This role offers meaningful client interaction, early responsibility, and collaboration across multiple offices.
Responsibilities
Represent lenders and institutional clients in commercial real estate finance transactions
Draft and negotiate loan documents, security instruments, and related transaction materials
Conduct due diligence and manage transaction closings
Collaborate with attorneys across offices on national real estate finance matters
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and transaction stakeholders
Qualifications
3–8 years of real estate finance experience at a law firm
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Excellent academic credentials
Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice (or ability to become admitted)
Compensation
Expected salary range (select major markets): $260,000 – $550,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.