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Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

SPERTON - Where Great People Meet, New York, NY, United States


A highly regarded boutique law firm specializing in complex commercial real estate transactions is seeking a

Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

to join its growing practice.

This firm represents

private lenders and developers

on sophisticated, high-value transactions across the United States, often working directly opposite top-tier law firms on deals exceeding $100M.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Run your own deals

from start to finish

Direct client interaction with

private lenders and developers

Work on

complex, non-template transactions

Collaborative environment with

hands-on partners

Opportunity to earn

origination credit for business development

Flexible structure:

NYC hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage commercial real estate lending transactions from inception to closing

Draft and negotiate loan documents, including:

Credit agreements

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients

Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on complex deal structures

Collaborate closely with partners and internal teams

Qualifications

4–15 years of experience in

commercial real estate finance (lender-side)

Proven ability to

run deals independently

Strong experience drafting and negotiating

loan documents

Experience representing

private (non-institutional) lenders

preferred

Background in a

boutique or mid-sized law firm

strongly preferred

New York Bar admission

(or eligibility to waive in) required

JD from an accredited law school

Preferred Experience

Direct client interaction and deal leadership

Small portable book of business (a plus, not required)

Compensation Comp ranges from

$140K-$500K

based on ability not years.

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