Real Estate Finance Attorney

ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE FINANCE
Preference for Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, or Salt Lake City.

Will also consider Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Park City, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., Wilmington

Our client, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a highly-qualified and motivated Attorney to join their Real Estate Finance Practice Group. This role involves working on a wide range of real estate finance matters.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active bar license in the state for which office you are applying.
• 3+ years of experience in broad real estate finance law, preferably within a large law firm environment.
• Experience in loan origination for large structured commercial real estate transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity, as well as asset management and workout experience.
• Proven track record of running transactions on behalf of lenders from inception through closing and post-closing, including secondary market repurchase facility work and other exit strategies.
• Superb writing and communication skills.
• Ambition, drive, and team-orientation to support and grow a national practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage real estate finance transactions from inception through closing and post-closing.
• Handle loan origination for large structured transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity.
• Work on asset management and workout matters.
• Engage directly with clients in a dynamic and collaborative practice group.

Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions with immediate client contact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Compensation:
Salary will range between $230,000 and $390,000, depending on experience. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance. The role is also eligible for comprehensive firm benefits, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. JD required. Active bar license in the state for which office you are applying required.