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Associate Attorney - Commercial Real Estate Finance

United States, Philadelphia · Job Posted January 08, 2026
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Job Description

This role focuses on Delaware entity opinions and substantive nonconsolidation opinions for complex financing transactions. With a collaborative team and a strong niche practice, this position offers significant growth potential and a dynamic work environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Draft Delaware entity opinions and substantive non-consolidation opinions for commercial real estate finance transactions
  • Review and prepare organizational documents related to entity formation and transaction structuring
  • Apply bankruptcy-remote entity criteria in accordance with industry standards
  • Manage a high-volume transaction pipeline while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in deliverables
  • Collaborate with attorneys across offices to meet client expectations and deliver quality work
  • Provide guidance on complex legal matters related to Delaware statutes and real estate finance
  • Participate in client meetings and discussions to address transaction-specific legal requirements
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and legal developments impacting commercial real estate finance
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in Delaware and other jurisdictions as needed

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Active Delaware Bar admission strongly preferred
  • additional admissions in other states are beneficial
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial real estate finance or a related practice area
  • Expertise in drafting Delaware opinions and nonconsolidation opinions is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with bankruptcy-remote entity structuring and related analyses
  • Strong background in managing high-volume transactions while maintaining attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for client interaction and teamwork
  • Ability to work effectively in both remote and occasional in-office settings

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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