Mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm based in Washington DC is currently seeking a Mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with a strong background in balance sheet bank lending. The ideal candidate should possess excellent drafting and negotiation skills, demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, and have a desire for significant responsibility and client interaction.

Duties:

• Handle sophisticated real estate lending transactions, with a focus on balance sheet bank lending.
• Draft and review legal documents related to real estate finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research to support transactional work and provide legal opinions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure the successful completion of transactions.
• Provide advice on legal and regulatory matters related to real estate finance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington DC Bar.
• 3+ years of experience working in a law firm, with a focus on real estate lending transactions.
• Exposure to balance sheet bank lending work is preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Skills:

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Superior academic background.
• Ability to handle significant responsibility.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of real estate finance regulations and legal principles.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.