Posted July 22, 2026
Real Estate / Associate / New York
Polsinelli
New York, NY
Full Time
Reference: virecruit_virecruitex-polsinelli-com_t898218935_NewYorkNY
Polsinelli is seeking a mid-level associate to join our Real Estate practice group in our New York office. Interested candidates should have excellent academic credentials, experience in a law firm or similar environment and superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will possess 2+ of experience in representing lenders in the origination of large, structured commercial real estate finance transactions. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate complex, multi-party transactions, including managing closing checklists, overseeing due diligence, and collaborating effectively with paralegals and other members of the deal team. Experience with mezzanine loans, preferred equity, asset management, or loan workouts is a plus.
Polsinelli is particularly interested in candidates who have the ambition, drive, and team-orientation to help grow and support our national practice. The ability to navigate complex subject matter quickly and effectively is required. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with challenging work in a collegial environment.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and current firm bio. JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction in which the candidate intends to practice are required.
Compensation: Salary will range between $235,000 - $385,000 annually, depending on experience. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance. This role is also eligible for the following firm benefits: Medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off.
Search Firms: Please ensure that your agency has a current placement agreement on file with Polsinelli. All candidate submissions are subject to the terms of Polsinelli’s placement agreement, and a candidate submission will not be recognized unless there is a valid placement agreement in place and that the submission has been properly entered in our job application portal. If your agency does not have a valid agreement with Polsinelli or requires a unique ID to submit an application, please contact Latosha McElroy ([email protected]). Otherwise, please submit your candidate’s materials via the search firm portal: https://virecruitex.polsinelli.com/viRecruitSearchFirm/RecDefault.aspx?FilterREID=3
