Associate Attorney - Real Estate Finance

HonorVet Technologies (SDVOSB) provides specialized and scalable staffing solutions to law firms and corporate legal departments across the United States, supporting contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire, project-based, and consulting staffing needs in legal operations, litigation support, corporate law, compliance, contracts administration, intellectual property, employment law, eDiscovery, and legal administration.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an associate to join the Real Estate team in our Chicago or New York office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and investors in permanent, construction, and mezzanine loan transactions (ideally involving commercial, health care, auto, office, multifamily, retail, and industrial properties).
• Close acquisitions and dispositions.
• Negotiate commercial leases (office, retail, warehouse, and industrial).
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of real estate finance experience.
• J.D. degree with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, Illinois or New York.

About Us

• Top-tier, interesting work in a personalized work environment.
• Opportunity to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume.
• Substantial professional development assistance through training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Competitive compensation and benefits structure.
• Hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Competitive base salary.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions (plans administered by Vanguard).
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid life and disability benefits, and wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm-provided training and professional development programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, backup child and elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and fitness center discounts.