Real Estate Finance Associate

About the Role

Holland & Knight’s Real Estate practice is seeking an associate to join its Real Estate Finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience representing institutional lenders in sophisticated commercial real estate financing transactions involving a variety of asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Managing financing transactions from inception through closing
• Drafting and negotiating loan documents and related financing instruments
• Reviewing title, survey, zoning, and other due diligence materials
• Coordinating with clients, borrowers’ counsel, and other transaction participants

Requirements

• 2-5 years of commercial real estate finance experience, preferably representing institutional lenders
• Experience drafting and negotiating loan documents and managing financing transactions through closing
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Large regional, national, or international law firm experience is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction loans, syndicated and securitized loans, mezzanine financing, intercreditor and co-lender arrangements, and other complex capital structures
• Experience with loan modifications, workouts, or restructurings
• Experience with AI platforms and natural language programming

Location

This position may be filled in New York or Philadelphia.

Pay

In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range for this position in New York is $235,000-$365,000. This range may not be applicable to other locations. An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.