Real Estate Finance Associate

Real Estate Finance Associate - New York

Posted on January 29, 2026

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Dentons US LLP seeks a junior associate with 1-3 years of sophisticated real estate finance experience to join our nationally recognized Real Estate practice. The ideal candidate has substantive, hands-on exposure to commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and is eager to take on responsibility drafting core financing documents, managing work streams, and coordinating complex closings for institutional clients. This role offers immediate, client-facing responsibility for marquee transactions and close collaboration with partners and senior associates across a broad range of asset classes and capital stacks, backed by Dentons’ fully integrated real estate platform.

Primary responsibilities will include, without limitation:

• Assisting in structuring, documenting and closing mortgage loan, mezzanine loan, construction loan, preferred equity, and syndicated credit facilities on behalf of money center and investment banks, debt funds, insurance companies, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors across the office, industrial, multifamily, retail, hospitality, life science, and mixed-use sectors.
• Negotiating intercreditor, co-lender, participation, syndication and servicing arrangements for complex capital stacks, often involving CMBS, CRE-CLO, and other securitized executions.
• Coordinating multistate and multijurisdictional diligence—title, survey, zoning, corporate, and tax—leveraging national resources and collaborating daily with colleagues to ensure seamless closings under aggressive timetables.
• Supporting in advising on joint venture, preferred equity and development arrangements to align investor and sponsor interests.

Dentons offers a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where associates develop deep local and national client relationships. Our Real Estate team delivers forward-thinking counsel at every stage of the real estate life cycle, empowering clients to achieve strategic objectives in a competitive marketplace.

Pursuant to New York law, the salary range for this position in New York is $225,000 to $260,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

• Superior analytical, drafting, and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to distill sophisticated finance concepts into clear client guidance
• Proven capacity to juggle multiple high-value transactions simultaneously and to thrive in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment spanning New York and other US offices
• Commitment to exemplary client service and a collaborative mindset

• 1-3 years of concentrated real estate finance experience at an Am Law-quality law firm, including experience with credit agreements, mortgage and mezzanine loan documents, intercreditor agreements, and related ancillary documents
• Familiarity with CMBS, CRE-CLO, and balance-sheet loan programs, as well as joint venture and preferred equity structures; capital markets or structured finance exposure is strongly preferred
• Comfort managing due diligence and closing mechanics for large, multisite transactions

• Admission to, and good standing with, the State Bar of New York
• Submission of a resume and law school transcript

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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