Real Estate Finance Associate

A law firm seeks to hire a mid to senior-level associate to join its finance team in Baltimore. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals with experience in commercial real estate finance to contribute to a national finance practice that has handled transactions across all 50 states. The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to structured real estate finance, preferred equity investments, and distressed commercial real estate matters. The position offers the chance to work closely with senior partners and clients in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Duties:

• Handle complex commercial real estate finance transactions
• Provide legal counsel and support in structured finance, preferred equity, and distressed real estate matters
• Work directly with partners on sophisticated transactional work
• Participate in client meetings and maintain client relationships
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of real estate finance documents
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborate with team members to achieve client goals

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, particularly within a law firm setting
• Strong academic credentials
• Active membership in MD Bar
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions with attention to detail
• A client-focused approach with excellent communication skills
• Experience in distressed real estate transactions is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the MD Bar

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of real estate finance and related legal structures
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Client relationship management and communication skills
• Collaborative approach with a focus on teamwork

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Prescription drug coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Health savings account
• Emergency child and elder care services
• Family and medical leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax transportation benefits

This opportunity provides a unique chance for growth within a well-established, national law firm that values diversity and inclusion and offers competitive benefits. We are excited to consider candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities.

Founded in the 1880s, this firms practice areas include Business & Finance, Employee Benefits, Estates, Litigation, Public Finance, Real Estate, and International Law. With offices throughout the U.S., the opportunities are endless for candidates with an eye on the future. Attorneys come from both top tier and local law schools. Perks include generous benefits and a free work out facility. We here that although these attorneys aren't particularly adventuresome in terms of practice area (relying on long-standing corporate clientele as their bread and butter), they are a friendly group. I hear that there is really no attitude as between partners and associates, who generally pitch in on files at the same level of responsibility and hard work.