Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its team in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in real estate financing, lender representation, co-lender/intercreditor agreements, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). This role requires excellent academic credentials, strong communication abilities, and exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in real estate financing transactions, including negotiating and drafting loan documents.
• Advise and assist lenders on complex financing transactions, including co-lender and intercreditor agreements.
• Handle transactions involving commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and related matters.
• Provide counsel on loan structuring, collateral documentation, and loan enforcement.
• Draft and review legal documents, including mortgages, deeds, and security agreements.
• Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions, including title review and resolving any title-related issues.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure the smooth execution of real estate transactions and compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage and support various real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Work closely with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to deliver comprehensive legal services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of real estate laws, industry trends, and regulatory developments.

Requirements:

• Experience: 4-6 years of experience in real estate financing, lender representation, co-lender/intercreditor agreements, and CMBS.
• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in Texas, or eligible to waive into the Texas Bar.
• Academic Credentials: Excellent academic performance is required.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to draft complex loan and real estate transaction documents with precision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective client interaction.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with real estate litigation or property tax matters is a plus.
• Familiarity with environmental and land use regulations in Texas.

The Texas law office was launched five years ago. To date, it has over twenty-five knowledgeable attorneys. Areas of specialization are litigation, and intellectual property law. There are seven areas of practice. Disciplines consist of banking-finance, corporate transactions-securities, intellectual property, products liability, and commercial litigation.