Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Real Estate Finance Associate AttorneyStarting Salary: $160,000 - $240,000I'm partnering with a highly regarded law firm to identify a transactional real estate attorney who is looking to deepen their experience in sophisticated real estate finance matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice representing institutional and private market participants in complex commercial real estate transactions.The OpportunityThis role offers the chance to work directly with experienced practitioners and sophisticated clients across a broad range of commercial real estate finance transactions. You'll gain significant client exposure, take on meaningful responsibility from day one, and have a clear path toward independently managing increasingly complex matters.The practice handles a diverse mix of transactions involving lenders, borrowers, developers, investors, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders in the commercial real estate market.What You'll DoAdvise clients on acquisition, construction, bridge, permanent, and refinance transactionsSupport and lead mortgage and mezzanine financing mattersWork on structured real estate finance transactionsAssist with construction lending and development finance dealsHandle loan modifications, restructurings, workouts, and dispositionsParticipate in real estate joint ventures and equity investmentsSupport private equity and institutional investment transactionsDraft, review, and negotiate:Loan documentsOrganizational documentsPurchase and sale agreementsRelated transaction documentsConduct due diligence, title and survey review, and manage closing processesCollaborate directly with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, investors, and other transaction participantsWhat We're Looking ForJ.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in the state of the preferred office location (or eligibility for admission by waiver)3+ years of transactional real estate or real estate finance experienceExperience representing borrowers, lenders, developers, investors, sponsors, or financial institutions in commercial real estate transactionsStrong drafting, negotiation, and issue-spotting abilitiesAbility to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlinesExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to client service and relationship buildingStrong desire to assume ownership of matters and develop greater autonomy in practicePreferredExperience with tax-advantaged or incentive-based real estate transactionsTax or securities law experienceDetailsLocation: Seattle, WA or Columbus, OH preferred; other office locations may be considered for highly qualified candidatesPractice Area: Real Estate FinanceCompensation: $160,000 - $240,000 base salaryBonus: Annual merit-based bonus opportunityBenefitsHealth, dental, and vision401(k) and profit sharing plansPaid vacationParental leaveAdditional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.