CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Real Estate and Commercial Lending Finance Attorney
Posted on March 26th, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Real Estate and Commercial Lending Finance Attorney
MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP – Erie, PA
About the Firm
MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP is an established, leading law firm located in Erie, Pennsylvania. With a team of approximately 50 attorneys, we provide sophisticated legal services across a wide range of practice areas. We are committed to investing in our attorneys' professional growth and development, offering excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and access to leading legal technology.
- Experience Level: 5+ years of experience.
- Preferred Prior Experience: Real Estate (residential and/or commercial), financing, tax assessment, zoning, bond and/or title experience.
- Location: Erie, PA.
- Represent clients in diverse transactional matters, including bond financing (taxable and tax exempt), public and project finance, real estate financing, structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial loans and other transactions, addressing property tax exemptions, appeals and assessments, assisting with real estate acquisition and development (including upset and judicial tax sales), and facilitating residential closings.
- Assist in the management and relationships with all residential and commercial sellers and purchasers, developers of subdivisions, condominiums and commercial plazas, and title insurance companies.
- Collaborate with junior associates and partners to develop specialized legal strategies.
- Utilize state-of-the-art legal tech to streamline matter management.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar (or pending admission).
- Strong professional and academic record.
- Demonstrated interest in real estate and commercial lending.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Professional Development: Dedicated mentorship programs and clear paths for advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Collegial and supportive atmosphere.
How to Apply
MacDonald Illig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Jamie R. Schumacher, Esquire at jschumacher@mijb.com, with a carbon copy to MIJBRecruiting@mijb.com:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Undergraduate & Law School Transcripts
- Writing Sample
- List of 3–5 References
