Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney​

Job Overview

A well-established law firm based in Denver, CO, is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Real Estate Finance to join its collaborative legal team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions in real estate, finance, and corporate law while contributing to the firm's dynamic and growing practice.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate various transactional documents, including leases, purchase and sale agreements, and general contracts.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate loan and security documentation.
• Conduct due diligence for financing transactions, including organizational documents, title and survey reviews, and grant agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on real estate matters related to lending, financing, and leasing practices.
• Manage compliance and regulatory matters, ensuring proper approvals for transactions.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in corporate transactional matters, with expertise in real estate, lending, finance, or leasing.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation, corporate and real estate due diligence, and loan documentation.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work professionally and collaboratively in group settings.
  • Motivated to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials, judicial clerkship, or law review experience preferred.

Certifications

• Active Colorado Bar License or eligibility for admission within one year of hire.

Skills

• Expertise in corporate and real estate due diligence (e.g., title insurance and ALTA/NSPS survey review).
• Advanced proficiency in contract drafting, negotiation, and loan documentation preparation.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients.

Job Location

Denver, CO

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plans and Health Savings Accounts.
• Fertility coverage assistance and adoption/surrogacy financial support.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and military leave.
• Nine paid holidays and flexible time-off plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing and discretionary bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program, back-up care, and domestic partner benefits.
• Technology and commuting allowances.

A full-service multidisciplinary practice, this firm has long had a nationally recognized public and corporate finance practice. It serves local, regional, and national clients in a broad practice emphasizing civil litigation, bankruptcy, public finance, corporate and structured finance, banking and commercial lending, real estate law, taxation law, healthcare, and hospital law. It has also developed a sophisticated business and litigation practice representing clients in complex transactions and major litigation.