Real Estate Finance Associate

Pay: $205,000.00 - $275,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally respected real estate finance practice closing sophisticated transactions across all 50 states
• Work on complex construction financing, multi-tiered capital stacks, preferred equity, and distressed real estate matters
• Get consistent one-on-one partner access with real client contact from day one
• Build depth on lender and capital provider-side work, with borrower-side exposure as well
• Strong bonus and profit-sharing potential on top of competitive base compensation

Location

Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC offices— Hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office, supporting collaboration and flexibility.

Note

This role requires an active bar license in the state of the office applied to and a minimum of 2 years of directly relevant real estate finance transactional experience.

About Us

We are a long-standing national finance practice known for handling sophisticated real estate transactions with precision and creativity. Our team values collaboration, mentorship, and involvement, offering associates meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear path for growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent lenders, capital providers, and borrowers in complex real estate finance transactions
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for construction, mezzanine, preferred equity, and structured financings
• Work on multi-tiered capital transactions and debt-like and equity investments
• Advise on distressed commercial real estate matters from a transactional perspective
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients throughout the full transaction lifecycle

Qualifications

• 2+ years of real estate finance transactional experience
• Experience with construction financing and complex capital structures
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent academic credentials and attention to detail
• Active bar license in the state of the office location
• Experience on lender-side, borrower-side, or a blend of both is acceptable

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will work in a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where partners invest in your development and value your contributions. The culture emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and long-term career growth while handling high-level, nationally scaled real estate finance work.

JPC-1319

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Bar license in DC or PA. Must be a 2-7 yr associate. 2+ yrs exp in real estate finance transactions

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 2-7

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2–3 years experience: $205,000–$225,000

• 4–5 years experience: $225,000–$255,000

• 6–7 years experience: $255,000–$275,000

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• Submissions: Dana - casterellad@ballardspahr.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mid-level real estate finance associate at a national firm. Focus on construction lending, structured real estate finance, and capital stack transactions with strong partner access. Multi-office role with competitive compensation.

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• Client job title: Real Estate Finance Associate

• Location: Philadelphia, PA & Washington, DC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Real Estate Finance Associate, Real Estate Lending Attorney, Finance Associate, Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney, Structured Finance Associate

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