Real Estate Lending Associate (Junior to Mid-Level)
Real Estate Lending Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) – New York or Charlotte
Location: New York, NY or Charlotte, NC
Experience: 3–5 Years PQE | Real Estate & Asset-Based Lending
An Am Law 100 firm is seeking a Real Estate Lending Associate (3–5 years PQE) to join its expanding finance team in either New York or Charlotte. This is a client-facing role offering exposure to high-value transactions and sophisticated lender-side work.
About the Team
Join a nationally recognized group representing major financial institutions in real estate-secured and asset-based lending transactions. The team supports clients across industries with a collaborative, business-minded approach and a strong pipeline of deals nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
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Represent lenders in the origination of mortgage and mezzanine loans
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Draft and negotiate loan agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security documents
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Review title, survey, and due diligence materials
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Advise on structuring and execution of real estate and asset-backed financing transactions
 
Who You Are
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3–5 years of real estate finance experience, ideally on the lender side
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Comfortable managing deal flow and drafting loan documentation
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Familiar with both real estate and personal property collateral structures
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Admitted to the NY or NC Bar (or eligible to waive in)
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JD from a respected law school with strong academic credentials
 
Compensation
Salary Range: $230,000 – $320,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Full suite of health insurance, 401(k), discretionary bonus, wellness perks, and generous PTO
Interested?
Contact Freddie at freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk to express interest or learn more.
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