Real Estate Finance Counsel

Our client, a top real estate investment firm in South Florida with tens of billions of AUM, wishes to hire a lawyer with at least two years' experience (JD 2023 or senior) handling debt finance transactions in the real estate sector. This is a newly-created role driven by expansion; we placed the lawyer who heads the firm's debt finance team; now, having settled in, she is looking to further scale her team. It's a highly collaborative legal team with an amazing culture and extremely low attrition. The role is wholly in-office (save for a remote month every summer). An associate leaving BigLaw willing to accept a pay cut as tradeoff for work-life balance would not be a good fit for this opportunity; rather, this is a chance to do sophisticated, interesting deals supporting a single client alongside a great team and under the supervision of a mentor who is an excellent lawyer and good person The workload is akin to being a partner-track associate at an AmLaw-ranked firm, with total annual compensation that will rival or exceed the Cravath scale. Deal flow will be steady, with at least 80% of transactions staffed internally rather than being delegated to outside counsel. Our client is willing to relocate the right candidate. Responsibilities Regularly interface with the business' real estate debt team, working to make sure processes run smoothly. Draft and negotiate documents related to deals involving commercial real estate finance, including loan origination and secondary market transactions. Support direct lenders-side loan origination, securitizations, and deals involving master purchase agreements. Conduct research and counsel business teams on a variety of complex commercial real estate finance transactions, including loan originations, intercreditor and co-lender agreement negotiation, note trading, note-on-note financing, and/or other leveraged finance experience Required Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; Admitted and in good standing to a state bar; At least two years’ relevant experience at a top law firm or in-house (some experience at an AmLaw-ranked firm a must); Deep working knowledge of real estate finance law (with exposure to debt finance deals strongly preferred); Familiarity with direct lenders-side loan originations and secondary transactions strongly preferred; Exposure to real estate workouts, securitization deals, or lenders-side leveraged finance deals involving commercial real estate strongly preferred; Experience drafting and negotiating term sheets, finance paperwork, and facilities; Strong business judgment and interpersonal skills; Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines; Comfort working with cross-functional teams; Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; and Strong attention to detail. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solomon Page