Mid-Level Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Real Estate & Land Use Department in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, specifically representing lending institutions in affordable housing matters. The position offers a dynamic work environment and provides opportunities to work on sophisticated real estate transactions, including agency financing transactions involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Represent lending institutions in commercial real estate finance transactions, with a focus on affordable housing matters.
• Advise clients on affordable and mixed-income/mixed-use housing and community development transactions.
• Work on agency financing transactions, including those involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Collaborate with legal, business, and client teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Draft and negotiate complex real estate finance documents.
• Provide strategic advice to clients in the real estate sector, particularly in affordable housing.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of commercial real estate finance experience in a sophisticated law firm setting.
• Experience representing lending institutions in affordable housing transactions is preferred.
• Familiarity with agency financing transactions, particularly those involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients, business teams, and legal teams.
• Excellent academic record and writing skills.
• Strong oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Must be admitted to the California Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of real estate finance transactions, particularly in the context of affordable housing.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Hybrid remote work option, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided by the firm).
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a leading law firm.

The Southern California law office was set-up seven years ago. There are forty-nine competent attorneys staffed at the law practice. Areas of concentration consist of real estate transactions, mergers-acquisitions, and corporate transactions of all types. A number of their practice disciplines are financial restructuring-insolvency, labor-employment law, environmental-land use, products liability litigation, and health care. Moreover, global transactions concentrate on China and Japan.