Real Estate Finance Mid-Level Associate

Overview Holland & Knight’s Charlotte office has an immediate opening for a real estate finance attorney with 4-8 years of experience representing institutional lenders, investment banks, or CMBS platforms in the origination of CMBS and/or CLO loans across commercial real estate asset classes (office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, industrial). The candidate should be familiar with rating agency criteria and securitization requirements, including treatment of ground leases, cash management, and structural features. Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, including loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, guarantees, and ancillary documents. Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of zoning reports, leases, organizational documents, and third‑party reports. Structure transactions to comply with CMBS securitization requirements, coordinating with originators, underwriters, and securitization counsel. Advise clients on structural and legal issues affecting securitization eligibility and marketability. Coordinate closings and manage transaction timelines, interacting with clients, borrower’s counsel, and third‑party service providers. Support post‑closing matters and prepare loan reviews in anticipation of securitization. Qualifications 4-8 years of experience in real estate finance, with significant exposure to institutional lenders and CMBS/CLO transactions. Strong academic background and excellent writing and attention-to-detail skills. North Carolina Bar license required (or ability to waive into North Carolina). Compensation Pay range: $310,000 – $435,000. Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience. Location Charlotte, North Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr Holland & Knight LLP