Job Title: Real Estate Associate St. Louis

Real Estate Associate St. Louis

Talantage is seeking a mid-level associate with 46 years of sophisticated real estate finance experience to join our client's Real Estate Practice. The successful candidate will focus on complex debt and equity transactionsfrom single-asset mortgage and mezzanine financings to multibillion-dollar portfolio and capital markets deals. This role provides:

• Immediate, hands-on responsibility for marquee transactions.
• Direct client exposure across high-profile matters.
• The opportunity to collaborate daily with colleagues in New York handling cutting-edge securitized and structured real estate finance work.
• The benefit of a fully integrated, global real estate platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, document, and close mortgage, mezzanine, construction, preferred equity, and syndicated credit facilities on behalf of banks, debt funds, insurers, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors.
• Negotiate intercreditor, co-lender, participation, syndication, and servicing agreements for sophisticated capital stacks, including CMBS and CRE-CLO executions.
• Coordinate multistate and multijurisdictional diligence (title, survey, zoning, corporate, tax) to meet aggressive closing timelines.
• Advise on joint venture, preferred equity, and development structuresincluding waterfall modeling, governance, and exit strategies.
• Mentor junior associates and supervise paralegals to ensure client-ready deliverables under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex finance concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously.
• Team-oriented, collaborative mindset and commitment to client service.

• 4+ years of focused real estate finance experience at an Am Law-quality firm.
• Hands-on experience drafting credit agreements, mortgage/mezzanine loan documents, and intercreditor agreements.
• Familiarity with CMBS, CRE-CLO, balance-sheet lending, joint ventures, and preferred equity structures; capital markets or structured finance background strongly preferred.
• Experience managing due diligence and closing logistics for large, multisite transactions.

Other Requirements

• Admission to the Missouri Bar (in good standing).
• Admission to the New York Bar (or willingness to sit for the exam / seek admission on motion) is a plus.
• Required application materials: rsum, law school transcript, and a deal sheet showcasing sophisticated real estate finance matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off, holidays, and discretionary bonuses.

Based on years of experience, associates may hold the title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Talantage, LLC is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our recruitment practices fully comply with applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws.