Real Estate Finance Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join its Finance and Real Estate practice in St. Louis, MO. The ideal candidate will have expertise in real estate transactions and real estate financing, offering legal services to a diverse client base while managing complex cases at various stages of development.

Duties

• Oversee and advise on real estate and finance-related legal matters, including transactions, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage multiple cases simultaneously, handling strategic and high-level aspects from initiation to resolution.
• Deliver precise and client-focused legal services, ensuring quality work and compliance with ethical standards.
• Engage in business development activities to grow client relationships and contribute to the firm’s success.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the effective execution of client matters.
• Provide mentorship and delegate tasks to support staff or junior attorneys as needed.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of practice in real estate law or real estate finance within a law firm; preference for 8+ years of experience.
• Attributes: Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Travel: Less than 10%, depending on case-specific requirements.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active law license in Missouri and in good standing.
• Must comply with continuing legal education (CLE) and licensing renewal requirements.

Skills

• Decision-Making: Ability to make informed, strategic legal decisions with guidance when necessary.
• Communication: Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills tailored to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership: Skilled in delegating tasks appropriately and leading collaborative teams.
• Continuous Learning: Enthusiasm for mastering new legal areas, and technologies, and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Teamwork: Cooperative and collaborative approach to working on client teams and taking on leadership roles when needed.
• Values Alignment: Commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and upholding ethical and professional standards.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Involvement in high-level real estate and finance transactions.

Independent lawyering with top of the market pay, this firm offers flexible hours, a good work/life balance, and diverse clientele. This firm entrusts its associates to take on a work load of their choice and provides a collegial environment to do so. This firm also values diversity, receiving a perfect score on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index.