Commercial Lending Associate Attorney

Seniority Level: Mid-Level Associate
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate Finance

An excellent international law firm is seeking a Real Estate & Transactions Associate (46 years) to join its growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented attorney to take ownership of high-value commercial real estate finance matters and work directly with top-tier institutional clients.

What Youll Do

• Handle 8590% of transaction responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.
• Represent both borrowers and lenders in:
• Commercial mortgage, construction, and mezzanine loans
• Syndicated, participated, and securitized transactions
• Draft and negotiate complex financing and transactional documents.
• Advise clients including public companies, national banks, blue-chip developers, and real estate investment firms.
• Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams on acquisition, leasing, development, and financing transactions.

What They are Looking For

• 46 years of experience in commercial real estate finance at a law firm.
• Proven ability to lead transaction workstreams and independently manage deals.
• Deep understanding of syndication, securitization, participation, and construction lending structures.
• Experience working with commercial developers, owner/operators, REITs, and institutional lenders.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Admission to the bar in a FL or NY

This is not a residential real estate role.

Why Join?

You'll work on sophisticated transactions with high-caliber clients in a collaborative, forward-thinking firm that values initiative and independence.