Associate Attorney - Transactional / Real Estate

Associate Attorney - Transactional / Real Estate I'm partnering with a highly respected Pacific Northwest law firm to identify a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate to join its nationally recognized lending and real estate practice.This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated transactional work, values direct client interaction, and wants to build a long-term practice representing commercial lenders on complex financing transactions.Why This Opportunity Stands OutThis collaborative team advises commercial lenders on a wide variety of loan transactions with a particular focus on:Real estate-secured lendingConstruction financingCommercial loan documentationComplex closing transactionsTitle and collateral mattersUnlike many larger platforms, associates are given meaningful client contact and the opportunity to develop client management responsibilities early in their careers.The practice offers a steady flow of sophisticated work, an exceptional team culture, and a level of flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find in the legal market today.What You'll DoStructure, draft, and negotiate commercial loan documentsAdvise lenders on real estate-secured financing transactionsManage transactions from origination through closingReview and analyze title insurance mattersCoordinate with borrowers, title companies, and opposing counselBuild trusted relationships with institutional lending clientsCollaborate closely with experienced partners and attorneys on complex transactionsWhat We're Looking ForJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction4+ years of transactional real estate finance experienceExperience representing lenders in commercial financing transactionsStrong drafting, negotiation, and closing skillsUnderstanding of title insurance and real estate collateral issuesExperience with West Coast transactions is a plusExcellent attention to detail and client-service mindsetBenefitsMedical, dental and prescription coverage. The firm fully-subsidizes employees' coverage premiums.Medical expense reimbursement program for medical expenses not covered by health insuranceLife and disability insurance401(k) retirement plan401(k) profit sharing programCommuter expense assistance for mass transit and parkingPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. We offer a starting vacation accrual of 6.25 hours per month and grant up to 75 hours of paid sick leave per year. We also offer 10 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.Hybrid work for eligible positions.Paid parental leaveSabbatical program after 10 years of continuous employment for staff professionals working at least 50% FTEMobile phone and cellular service for management roles in overtime exempt job classifications