Commercial Lending/Capital Markets Attorney

A law firm located in Dallas, TX, is actively seeking a Commercial Lending/Capital Markets Attorney with 3-5 years and 3000 hours of experience representing lenders and borrowers in financing transactions. The ideal candidate will have a principal focus on commercial real estate credit secured by mortgages or deeds of trust. The role involves addressing common issues in commercial real estate finance transactions, including structuring, drafting, negotiating, and closing deals. The attorney will work extensively with banks and private lenders, gaining deep insight into the capital markets in Texas and nationwide.

Duties:

• Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate credit transactions.
• Address common issues in CRE finance, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating transactions.
• Draft and perfect security interests, including reviewing title insurance policies and drafting title objection letters.
• Provide a practical understanding of issues related to the acquisition, transfer, development, financing, and use of commercial real estate.
• Handle financial and accounting issues related to fixed-income debt.
• Represent banks or private/public lenders in fixed-income first or second lien commercial real estate transactions.
• Work on other commercial real estate issues, such as commercial leases, drafting deeds of trust, and investment transactions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience focusing on commercial real estate credit transactions.
• Familiarity with industry solutions to CRE finance transactions.
• Understanding of drafting and perfecting security interests.
• Practical knowledge of issues in the acquisition, transfer, development, and financing of commercial real estate.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting issues related to fixed-income debt.
• Current experience representing banks or private/public lenders in commercial real estate transactions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with the Texas Bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Skills:

• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.