Real Estate Finance Attorney
About the role
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded Pacific Northwest law firm in its search for a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a sophisticated transactional practice representing commercial lenders in complex financing matters.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working on high-value lending transactions and wants meaningful client interaction, hands-on deal responsibility, and a collegial team environment that supports professional development and long-term career growth.
About the Opportunity
The firm's lending and real estate finance practice advises commercial lenders on a wide range of financing transactions, with a particular emphasis on real estate-secured lending and construction financing. Attorneys work directly with clients on all phases of transactions, including structuring, documentation, negotiation, due diligence, and closing.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation for commercial lending transactions.
- Represent institutional and commercial lenders in real estate-secured financing matters.
- Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing.
- Review and analyze title commitments, title insurance policies, surveys, and related due diligence materials.
- Coordinate with borrowers, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate successful closings.
- Advise clients regarding lending risks, collateral issues, and deal structure considerations.
- Maintain strong client relationships while providing responsive, business-oriented legal counsel.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $190,000 – $225,000 DOE
- Bonus potential
- Flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of fully remote work from anywhere within the United States
- Employer-paid medical and dental coverage
- Generous 401(k) and profit-sharing program
- Paid parental leave
- Sabbatical program
- Commuter assistance benefits (where applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits package and additional wellness offerings
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- Minimum of 4+ years of transactional real estate finance experience.
- Demonstrated experience representing lenders in commercial real estate lending transactions.
- Strong background in drafting, negotiating, and closing loan documentation.
- Working knowledge of title insurance, title review, and real estate due diligence.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Commitment to outstanding client service and collaborative teamwork.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit your resume through Robert Half Legal.