Real Estate Attorney (Commercial / Finance / JV / Affordable Housing)
primeline solutionsMillbrae (CA)
$140,000 – $750,000
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primeline solutionsMillbrae (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$140,000 – $750,000
About the role
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 USA
Compensation: $140,000 – $750,000+Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Flexibility
Bar Admission: Active bar admission required in applicable jurisdiction Who these roles are for These 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 firm Have experience drafting and negotiating transactional documents Be comfortable independently managing transactions or meaningful deal workstreams These Roles Are Not Suitable ForLitigators seeking to pivot into transactional work Residential-only real estate attorneys Candidates without sophisticated commercial real estate experience Candidates without drafting or transaction management exposure About The Opportunities We 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 Openings Junior Real Estate Associate Attorney
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: $225,000 – $260,000 (OTE $245,000 – $318,000)
Experience: 1–3 Years
Work 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 Attorney
Locations:
New York, NY; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Atlanta, GA
Compensation: $295,000 – $370,000 (OTE $375,000 – $485,000)
Experience: 4–6 Years
Work 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 Attorney
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $260,000 – $365,000
Experience: 3–5 Years
Work 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 Attorney
Locations: New York, NY; Remote USA
Compensation: $140,000 – $500,000
Experience: 4–15 Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Flexibility
This 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 & Transactions
Location: San Francisco, CA
Compensation: $275,000 – $350,000 + structured bonuses
Experience: 7–12 Years
Work 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 Attorney
Location: Buffalo, NY
Compensation: $140,000 – $175,000
Experience: 3–6 Years
Work 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 Partner
Location: Charlotte, NC
Compensation: $400,000 – $750,000+Experience: 8+ Years
Work 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 Keywords Real 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 Markets Skillsreit, 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
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