Real Estate Attorney (Commercial / Finance / JV / Affordable Housing)
Real Estate Attorney Opportunities (Commercial Real Estate / Real Estate Finance / Joint Ventures / Affordable Housing)Locations: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GA; Buffalo, NY; Charlotte, NC; Remote USACompensation: $140,000 – $750,000+Work Model: Hybrid / Remote FlexibilityBar Admission: Active bar admission required in applicable jurisdictionIMPORTANT: WHO THESE ROLES ARE FORThese are law firm transactional real estate attorney roles focused on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, financings, acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, development, affordable housing, and real estate capital markets work.Candidates MustBe licensed attorneys (JD required)Have substantive transactional real estate experience at a law firmHave experience drafting and negotiating transactional documentsBe comfortable independently managing transactions or meaningful deal workstreamsThese Roles Are Not Suitable ForLitigators seeking to pivot into transactional workResidential-only real estate attorneysCandidates without sophisticated commercial real estate experienceCandidates without drafting or transaction management exposureAbout The OpportunitiesWe are working with multiple law firms seeking Real Estate Associate Attorneys and Partner-level attorneys across commercial real estate finance, acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, affordable housing, development, capital markets real estate, and borrower-side financing transactions. These opportunities range from junior associates at elite BigLaw firms to senior attorneys and partners leading complex institutional-scale transactions.Current OpeningsJunior Real Estate Associate AttorneyLocation: Washington, DCCompensation: $225,000 – $260,000 (OTE $245,000 – $318,000)Experience: 1–3 YearsWork Model: Hybrid (3–4 days in office)This role focuses on institutional-scale real estate transactions and real estate finance matters involving acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, mortgage lending, mezzanine debt, and fund finance transactions. Associates work on lean deal teams with direct client and opposing counsel exposure while gaining substantial drafting and transaction management experience.Mid-Level Real Estate Associate AttorneyLocations: New York, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GACompensation: $295,000 – $370,000 (OTE $375,000 – $485,000)Experience: 4–6 YearsWork Model: HybridThis role focuses on sophisticated real estate transactions, complex capital structures, joint ventures, mortgage and mezzanine financings, and institutional-scale acquisitions/dispositions. Attorneys independently run transactions day-to-day, negotiate directly with opposing counsel, supervise junior associates, and serve as primary client contacts for major institutional investors and developers.Real Estate Mid-Level Associate AttorneyLocation: New York, NYCompensation: $260,000 – $365,000Experience: 3–5 YearsWork Model: Hybrid (Mon–Thu in office)This role focuses on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions/dispositions, financings, joint ventures, leasing, and cross-border real estate investments. Attorneys manage complex deal streams, lead transaction workstreams, and provide commercially focused legal guidance on institutional real estate matters.Commercial Real Estate Financing AttorneyLocations: New York, NY; Remote USACompensation: $140,000 – $500,000Experience: 4–15 YearsWork Model: Hybrid / Remote FlexibilityThis role focuses heavily on borrower-side commercial real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and entrepreneurial transactional work. Attorneys independently run deals from inception through closing for sophisticated private investors, developers, and REIT clients.Real Estate Attorney – Joint Ventures & TransactionsLocation: San Francisco, CACompensation: $275,000 – $350,000 + structured bonusesExperience: 7–12 YearsWork Model: HybridThis role focuses on sophisticated joint venture transactions, acquisitions, development, and financing matters at a highly respected California real estate boutique. Attorneys lead drafting and negotiations directly with clients and counterparties while operating with significant autonomy and partnership-track visibility.Affordable Housing Real Estate Associate AttorneyLocation: Buffalo, NYCompensation: $140,000 – $175,000Experience: 3–6 YearsWork Model: Hybrid (Mon–Thu in office)This role focuses on affordable housing transactions involving LIHTC structures, tax credit financing, development deals, acquisitions/dispositions, and multi-layered financing arrangements. Attorneys work closely with nationally recognized affordable housing practitioners while developing deep expertise in complex community development transactions.Real Estate PartnerLocation: Charlotte, NCCompensation: $400,000 – $750,000+Experience: 8+ YearsWork Model: HybridThis role focuses on development, affordable housing, capital markets real estate, and real estate finance transactions within a national AmLaw 100 platform. Attorneys are expected to maintain and grow a portable practice while collaborating across offices on sophisticated real estate transactions and strategic client growth initiatives.Core KeywordsReal Estate Attorney; Commercial Real Estate; Real Estate Finance; Joint Ventures; Acquisitions & Dispositions; Real Estate Transactions; Real Estate Associate; CRE Finance; Affordable Housing; LIHTC; Borrower-Side Finance; Mortgage Lending; Mezzanine Finance; REIT Transactions; Development Transactions; Real Estate Partner; Real Estate Capital MarketsSkills: reit,real estate investment trust (reit),commercial real estate,acquisitions,real estate,finance,low-income housing tax credit (lihtc),joint ventures,affordable housing,real estate transactions,dispositions