Real Estate Finance Associate

Our client, a top AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a nationally recognized law firm's Real Estate Finance practice in Miami. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sophisticated commercial real estate financing transactions, including structured finance, mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, and lender-side representation. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex, high-value transactions within a collaborative national practice that values professional growth, initiative, and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders in large, structured commercial real estate finance transactions from inception through closing and post-closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate primary loan documents and related financing agreements.
• Handle loan originations, including mezzanine financing and preferred equity transactions.
• Advise on asset management matters, loan workouts, and restructuring strategies.
• Manage secondary market repurchase facility transactions and other financing exit strategies.
• Coordinate transaction due diligence, documentation, negotiations, and closings.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across the firm's national real estate finance practice.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction where the candidate intends to practice.
• Minimum of 3 years of broad commercial real estate finance experience.
• Experience handling large, structured commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Strong background in loan origination, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity financing.
• Experience with asset management, loan workouts, and secondary market repurchase facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to draft primary loan documents and independently manage lender-side transactions.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ambitious, team-oriented professional with the ability to navigate complex transactions effectively.

Benefits:

• Salary is $215,000–$390,000+ commensurate with class year and experience.
• Eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability insurance and voluntary benefits, including vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions within a national practice.
• Collegial and collaborative work environment with opportunities for continued professional development.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jackie Birch at View email address on click.appcast.io for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.