Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney
Company: Percy Towers
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Mid to Senior
Associate – Real Estate Joint Ventures & Finance Practice Area:
Real Estate Law – Joint Ventures, Finance, Acquisitions, and
Dispositions Location: New York, NY Schedule: Full-time; aligned
with AmLaw 100 billable expectations Salary: Highly competitive,
based on experience and background; includes annual discretionary
bonus eligibility and full benefits package About the Firm: Our
client is a leading national law firm with a recognized real estate
practice representing major institutional investors, developers,
lenders, and real estate operators across a broad range of asset
classes. The New York office plays a pivotal role in handling
complex, high-value real estate joint ventures, financings,
acquisitions, and strategic transactions for top-tier clients.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities: The associate will work closely with
partners and clients on sophisticated real estate transactions,
including: Structuring and negotiating real estate joint ventures
between institutional investors and operating partners. Advising on
complex real estate financings, representing both borrowers and
lenders across various deal structures, including construction
loans, bridge loans, and permanent financing. Handling acquisitions
and dispositions of real property across key asset classes: office,
multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and retail. Reviewing and
drafting term sheets, loan documents, JV agreements, purchase and
sale agreements, and related real estate documents. Managing
multiple deal components and collaborating with cross-functional
legal teams, including tax, corporate, and fund formation
attorneys. Required Credentials: J.D. from an accredited U.S. law
school with excellent academic credentials 4–7 years of experience
at a top law firm with a strong focus on real estate finance and/or
joint ventures Demonstrated ability to handle substantial
components of real estate transactions with minimal supervision
Strong drafting, negotiation, and deal management skills Admission
to the New York Bar or eligibility to obtain promptly Preferred
Qualifications: Experience across both lender-side and
borrower-side real estate financing Background handling large
institutional joint ventures and capital stacks Familiarity with
fund clients or REITs is a plus Ability to work in fast-paced,
high-volume deal environments and maintain strong client
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