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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FINANCE - ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Financial Services Practice Group

Location: Boston, MA\New York, NY\ Charlotte, NC\Philadelphia, PA

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O ur client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm , a talented Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded Global Finance practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a premier commercial real estate capital markets group that advises on sophisticated, high-profile transactions across the full lifecycle of commercial real estate finance matters. The practice is nationally recognized for its depth of experience and market leadership in complex financings and restructurings.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record .

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction , in good standing.

3-6 years of substantive commercial real estate finance e xperience

Hands-on experience with commercial real estate loans and mezzanine loans

Experience serving as a key member of deal teams , including managing critical aspects of transactions from due diligence through closing

Exposure to loan origination, loan acquisition and disposition, securitization, rating agency representation, servicing, and workouts/restructuring is highly valued

Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

Key Responsibilities

Represent lenders, borrowers, and other market participants in commercial real estate finance transactions , including senior and mezzanine financings

Manage transactions from initial diligence through execution and closing , coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Draft and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documentation

Advise clients on issues related to securitization, loan acquisitions and dispositions, servicing matters, and restructurings

Collaborate with colleagues across finance, bankruptcy, and restructuring teams on complex, multi-faceted matters

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work with a top-ranked commercial real estate finance team recognized by leading industry publications. You’ll be exposed to sophisticated, market-shaping transactions while working in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. The firm is deeply committed to professional development, offering meaningful mentorship, hands-on responsibility, and a clear path for long-term growth.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $310,000+ , commensurate with experience and class year.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored programs .

Application Requirements

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

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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