Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney (Borrower-Side / Acquisitions / JV)
Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney (Borrower-Side / Acquisitions / Joint Ventures) – 4–15 YearsLocations: New York, NY; Remote (U.S.-based)Compensation: $140,000 – $500,000Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office) or Remote (senior attorneys)Bar Admission: Active bar admission requiredIMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORThis is a law firm attorney role focused on borrower-side commercial real estate transactions.Candidates MustBe a licensed attorney (JD required)Have 4–15 years of commercial real estate transactional experienceHave Experience Running Borrower-side Deals From Start To FinishHave strong drafting experience with purchase agreements and JV structuresThis Role Is Not Suitable ForReal estate litigatorsLender-side only attorneys without borrower-side experienceCandidates without deal ownership or client-facing responsibilityAbout The OpportunityWe are working with a law firm seeking a Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney to support a growing borrower-side transactional practice. This role offers significant autonomy, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to run deals independently for private investors, developers, and REITs.What You’ll Be DoingRepresent borrowers in acquisitions, dispositions, and financings of commercial real estate assetsDraft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, and related documentsRun deals from inception through closing as the primary point of contactStructure and negotiate complex, non-standard deal termsManage multiple transactions simultaneouslyWhat We’re Looking For4–15 years of commercial real estate transactional experienceStrong borrower-side deal experienceAbility to run transactions independentlyStrong drafting and negotiation skillsEntrepreneurial mindset and client-facing confidenceNice to HaveExperience working with developers, REITs, or private investorsExperience with complex or structured real estate dealsInterest in building or expanding a practiceWhy This Role Stands OutHigh level of autonomy and deal ownershipFlexible hybrid or remote work structure for senior attorneysOpportunity to help build and shape a growing practiceExposure to sophisticated borrower-side transactionsCore KeywordsCommercial Real Estate Attorney; Real Estate Finance; Borrower-Side Transactions; Acquisitions; Joint Ventures; Real Estate Deals; Transactional Attorney; CRE FinanceSkills: deals,real estate,acquisitions,finance,joint ventures,commercial real estate,transactional