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Attorney / Associate - Real Estate Finance

$365k
Full-time

Watts & Associates Recruitment

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded national full service firm with Chambers ranked practices seeking a 4th to 8th year Real Estate Finance Associate to join its Washington, DC office.

This role sits in a well established commercial real estate finance team handling sophisticated middle market and institutional transactions for lenders and borrowers. You will run deals with close partner access, take substantive ownership of financing workstreams, and build a long term platform within a collaborative national practice that values training, client contact, and progression.

Company Highlights

  • Join a highly regarded national platform recognized by leading directories for multiple core practices
  • Work on sophisticated commercial real estate finance matters for institutional lenders, investors, and borrowers
  • Benefit from an integrated multi office practice offering cross border and cross discipline collaboration
  • Gain direct partner access, strong mentorship, and a culture that emphasizes teamwork and inclusion
  • Develop on a platform that invests in training, feedback, and long term associate advancement

The Role

  • Represent lenders and borrowers in a broad range of commercial real estate finance transactions
  • Structure and execute mortgage loans, construction loans, leverage loans, and mezzanine financings
  • Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary documentation
  • Lead day to day deal management, coordinate with opposing counsel, and communicate directly with client teams
  • First chair transactions with partner support while mentoring juniors and contributing to practice development

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a 4th to 8th year Real Estate Finance Associate with:

  • 4th to 8th year associate class experience at a law firm
  • Significant broad based commercial real estate finance experience for lenders and or borrowers
  • Experience or clear desire to first chair transactions and independently run deals with team support
  • Strong drafting skills plus confident client facing written and verbal communication abilities
  • Admission to the District of Columbia bar and willingness to be in office 5 days each week

Compensation & Benefits

  • Up to $365,000 base salary, depending on class year and experience
  • Performance based bonus opportunity in line with comparable national firm roles
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and firm recognized holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm support

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