Real Estate Finance Associate (2–7 Years)
Direct CounselNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
235000 - 420000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is partnering with a prestigious AmLaw 10 law firm to identify a Real Estate Finance Associate to join its New York office.
Requirements
- Advise clients on commercial real estate debt financing transactions
- Draft and negotiate mortgage and mezzanine financing agreements
- Structure and support preferred equity investments
- Assist with permanent and bridge loan originations
- Work on construction loan transactions
- Handle loan participations, syndications, and loan sales
- Draft and negotiate co-lender and intercreditor agreements
- Support matters involving loan workouts and restructurings
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Strong opportunities for career advancement and professional development