Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Direct CounselNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
260000 - 365000 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 seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate to join an Am Law 100 firm in New York, representing leading institutional lenders in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
Requirements
- Drafting and negotiating loan documents and ancillary transaction agreements
- Advising institutional lenders on complex CRE finance structures
- Handling mezzanine, bridge, and construction loan transactions
- Supporting preferred equity and secondary market deals
- Assisting with loan workouts, restructurings, and distressed asset modifications
- Coordinating transaction execution across counterparties, borrowers, and internal deal teams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Backup childcare and eldercare
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities