Real Estate Securities Legal Associate (Junior to Mid-Level)

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Today we are hiring a Real Estate Securities Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) for our client in New York, NY. Practice Area: Capital Markets – Real Estate Finance & Securitization.

This is a legal position and a Juris Doctorate is needed.

A globally recognized, top-tier law firm is seeking highly motivated and talented junior to mid-level associates to join its elite Real Estate Capital Markets practice in New York. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside industry leaders on some of the most sophisticated and high-profile commercial real estate finance and securitization transactions in the market today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent leading financial institutions, investment banks, and private equity sponsors in complex commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and collateralize loan obligation (CLO) transactions.

• Advise on the origination, structuring, syndication, and securitization of commercial mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and related real estate assets.

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents including loan agreements, intercreditor and participation agreements, and securitization offering materials.

• Work closely with clients and other counsel to manage deal timelines and deliver results under demanding deadlines.

• Contribute to the development of practice innovations, knowledge sharing, and client relationship building.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.

• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a large law firm or equivalent legal environment.

• Substantive experience in real estate finance and/or capital markets, including the securitization and/or syndication of commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans.

• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial mindset, and a collaborative team spirit.

  What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work on landmark transactions shaping the future of real estate finance.

• Access to sophisticated clients and a steady pipeline of complex and career-defining work.

• A collegial and inclusive firm culture that values mentorship, innovation, and excellence.

• Highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Instructions: Please submit a resume, law school transcript, and a cover letter highlighting your experience in real estate finance and your interest in capital markets transactions.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Large Law Firm Experience
High Academics from Top Law School
2-6 years of real estate finance
GPA 3.5 and above

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $230,000 to $380,000

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Juris Doctor

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Ideal Candidate

• J.D. from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.

• Admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a large law firm or equivalent legal environment.

• Substantive experience in real estate finance and/or capital markets, including the securitization and/or syndication of commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans.

• Exceptional drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial mindset, and a collaborative team spirit.