Real Estate Finance Associate (3–7 Years)
Direct CounselChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
260000 - 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 an AmLaw 10 law firm to identify a highly qualified Real Estate Finance Associate (3–7 years of experience) to join its Real Estate Finance practice in Chicago.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of commercial real estate finance experience at a leading law firm
- Experience with mortgage and mezzanine financings and structured real estate transactions
- Familiarity with syndicated lending, intercreditor arrangements, and loan participations
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility to obtain admission
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Strong opportunities for mentorship, advancement, and long-term career growth