REAL ESTATE FINANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY / JUNIOR TO MID-LEVEL

Locations: Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO

Are you a talented real estate finance attorney seeking to grow your career in a national practice that offers sophisticated deal work, hands-on mentorship, and a collaborative firm culture?

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a junior-to-mid-level Associate Attorney to join their thriving Real Estate Finance Practice Group in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, or Denver. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who's interested in engaging with some of the largest structured commercial real estate finance transactions in the nation.

Candidate Profile

JD from a Top Tier law school with an excellent academic record.
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
2–6 years of broad real estate finance experience working at a large law firm.
Demonstrated experience with loan origination work for large-scale commercial real estate finance transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity.
Experience with asset management and workouts is also required.
High proficiency in executing transactions on behalf of lenders, including secondary market repurchase facility work and other exit strategies.
Proven ability to manage and execute transactions from inception through post-closing.
Ambitious Team Player: A strong drive to excel and contribute to the growth of the national practice, while thriving in a supportive team environment.
Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as a strong business acumen and meticulous attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Lead large-scale real estate finance transactions from inception to post-closing, including loan origination, mezzanine loans and preferred equity.
Manage assets and support workouts for commercial real estate clients.
Run transactions on behalf of lenders and advise on exit strategies, including secondary market repurchase facility work.
Collaborate with attorneys across practices to provide comprehensive client support.
Develop and strengthen client relationships, building on the firm's established national practice.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity provides the chance to work within a celebrated real estate practice at a prestigious firm that handles complex and high-profile transactional finance matters for a diverse client base. Fostering a positive work environment where associates are encouraged to take on significant responsibilities and engage directly with clients on a regular basis is a top priority to our client. The firm’s culture combines the resources of a global platform with the support of a close-knit team, empowering attorneys to build rewarding, impactful careers in real estate finance.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $240,000–$390,000, depending on experience and market factors, in addition to eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care.
Additional Perks: Include a two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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