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Real Estate Associate Attorney - Lender Finance (NY)

  2026-01-22     Pernini Legal, LLC     all cities,AK  
Description:

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
LENDER FINANCE FOCUS

Location: New York, NY

Our client, an AmLaw 200 global law firm, is seeking a talented and business-oriented Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its thriving Real Estate practice in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative legal environment.

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
  • 5-7 years of substantive real estate transactional experience at a Big Law firm
  • Demonstrated experience with lender-side financings
  • Highly proficient in drafting and negotiating real estate transactional documents
  • Experience working on real estate deals as a key team member
  • Soft Skills: Excellent legal writing, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Key Responsibilities
  • Represent lenders in a wide range of sophisticated real estate transactions
  • Provide counsel on real estate finance, including joint ventures, acquisitions, and dispositions
  • Manage transaction components from term sheet through closing, including due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and execution of deal documentation
  • Advise clients on legal and business risks and deliver clear, actionable solutions tailored to client objectives
  • Collaborate closely with attorneys across related practice groups to support complex deal structures
Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a distinguished and fast-growing Real Estate Practice at a prestigious global law firm. Attorneys in this group enjoy direct client interaction, hands-on responsibility, and meaningful experience with complex transactions from day one. The firm fosters a supportive, team-oriented culture and provides structured professional development. The New York office offers a collegial, entrepreneurial environment with a commitment to inclusivity. For the right candidate, this is a launchpad for long-term growth and advancement within a premier legal platform.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: Annual base salary is expected to range from $365,000 - $420,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA/FSA plans; 401(k) plan; 529 College Savings Plan; paid parental leave; time off; wellness initiatives; and employee assistance programs


Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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