Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

About the role

An elite national law practice is seeking a driven mid- to senior-level Associate to join its thriving Real Estate Finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who thrives on complex, high-value commercial real estate transactions and is ready to play a key role in a sophisticated lender-side practice.

Responsibilities

• Origination of senior and mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other structured products
• Drafting and negotiating primary loan documents
• Managing transactions independently from inception through closing and post-closing
• Advising on asset management, workouts, and lender exit strategies, including repurchase facilities and secondary market transactions
• Collaborating closely with partners and clients while navigating complex subject matter in a fast-moving environment

Requirements

• 4+ years of broad experience in real estate finance
• Strong academic credentials and polished research, writing, and communication skills
• A track record of handling sophisticated lender-side transactions
• The confidence to run deals and the judgment to anticipate issues before they arise
• A collaborative mindset and the ambition to help build a nationally recognized practice

Qualifications

• Must hold a JD and be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction where you intend to sit

Skills

• Complex transactional experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Rigorous training and development programs
• Robust benefits package
• Performance-based bonus potential

Pay

• Compensation is highly competitive

Schedule

• Full-time position

Contact

To be considered, please contact Freddie at freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.