Real Estate Finance Associate

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Salary: $200,000 - $350,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading global law firm with a collaborative, relationship-driven culture and a strong reputation across sophisticated legal and transactional practices. Our teams work with clients across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions, providing practical, commercially focused advice on complex matters.

Our Real Estate Finance practice represents lenders, borrowers, investors, developers, financial institutions, debt funds, and other market participants in sophisticated real estate financing transactions across the United States and internationally.

We value curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can develop their careers and do their best work.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative, inclusive team of experienced lawyers working on sophisticated and high-profile matters.

Gain exposure to a diverse client base, including institutional lenders, investment funds, borrowers, developers, and other major market participants.

Work on complex transactions spanning multiple commercial real estate asset classes.

Enjoy substantial client contact and opportunities to take on responsibility early in your career.

Benefit from robust training, professional development, and career-growth opportunities.

Work within a global platform with opportunities to collaborate across offices and jurisdictions.

Take advantage of hybrid working flexibility.

Access a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility.

Be part of a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated associate to join our growing Real Estate Finance practice in Miami. You will work as part of a collaborative team representing institutional lenders, investment funds, borrowers, developers, and other stakeholders across a broad range of commercial real estate finance transactions.

The role provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters across multiple asset classes, including office, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, retail, mixed-use, residential, and development projects.

Key Responsibilities
Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial real estate financing transactions.

Represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition, construction, bridge, permanent, mezzanine, and syndicated loan transactions.

Assist with the origination, purchase, sale, participation, syndication, and securitization of commercial mortgage loans.

Conduct and manage transaction due diligence, including review of real estate, title, survey, organizational, and financing documents.

Draft and negotiate loan documents and ancillary transaction agreements.

Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other transaction participants throughout all phases of a transaction.

Support restructuring, workout, and other distressed real estate finance matters as opportunities arise.

Skills & Experience
2–4 years of experience at a law firm with a commercial real estate finance, real estate, banking, or finance practice.

Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in commercial real estate lending transactions.

Strong understanding of financing structures involving commercial real estate assets.

Experience with construction lending, bridge financing, mezzanine financing, intercreditor matters, loan syndications, or CMBS-related transactions is highly desirable.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Admission to the Florida Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

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