Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

About the role

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a mid- to senior-level Real Estate Finance Associate to join its sophisticated Real Estate Capital Markets practice in Miami.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in the origination of commercial mortgage loans and other structured finance transactions.
• Advises clients on commercial real estate financing and investment matters.
• Handles workouts and restructurings of distressed commercial real estate loans.
• Affords assistance with the purchase and sale of commercial real estate assets.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates loan documents, transaction agreements, and other related legal documents.
• Provides strategic legal counsel throughout all phases of complex real estate transactions.
• Collaborates with clients, opposing counsel, and internal legal teams to efficiently manage transactions from inception through closing.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in commercial real estate finance.
• Experience representing lenders in commercial mortgage lending and structured finance transactions.
• Experience with loan workouts and distressed commercial real estate matters is strongly preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Active Florida Bar license or ability to become licensed in Florida prior to hire.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Miami, Florida area before the start date.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position requiring attorneys to work in the office at least three days per week. The practice values collaboration and believes that in-person teamwork provides meaningful opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and client service.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 3rd Year Associate: $270,000
4th Year Associate: $320,000
5th Year Associate: $375,000
6th Year Associate: $400,000
7th Year Associate: $440,000
8th Year Associate: $455,000

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.