Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

About the job Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney Pay: $210,000.00 - $217,500.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Work on sophisticated lender-side real estate finance deals with experienced attorneys and top-tier clients Strong Minnesota compensation band thats clearly stated upfront Hands-on role with real responsibility on transactions that will accelerate your development Supportive team environment with mentoring and real career runway National platform with deep resources across real estate, finance, and development work Location On-site in Minneapolis, Minnesota - collaborative, deal-driven environment with strong training and direct exposure to complex transactions. Primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility depending on the team. Fully remote is not available Note This role requires an active Minnesota bar license and at least 1 year of real estate transactional experience. Lender-side finance experience is strongly preferred. About Our Client Our client is a nationally recognized law firm with a broad platform and strong resources across more than 70 practice areas. Theyre known for investing in attorney development through mentoring, early responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters. Job Description Represent lenders in a broad range of real estate finance transactions Support complex acquisitions, financings, and development-related matters Draft and negotiate loan documents, ancillary agreements, and closing materials Manage diligence and closing checklists and help drive deals to the finish line Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and internal teams Conduct legal research and produce clear, business-minded written work product Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy, documentation, and transaction execution Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) required Active license to practice law in the State of Minnesota 1+ year of real estate transactional experience required Experience representing lenders in real estate finance transactions strongly preferred Strong research, writing, and academic credentials Large law firm experience strongly preferred Must have big law firm experience Why Youll Love Working Here Supportive culture with real mentoring and partner access Sophisticated deal work that builds a standout transactional skill set High compensation for the Minnesota market Strong platform and resources without a lost in the crowd feel Clear growth path for attorneys building a long-term real estate practice JPC-610 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance