Real Estate Finance Attorney – Minneapolis

About the role

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an accomplished Real Estate Finance Attorney to join its Minneapolis, MN office. This role is ideal for an attorney with 7–10 years of sophisticated real estate finance experience who thrives on leading complex transactions with autonomy and precision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel on complex real estate finance matters, managing transactions from start to finish.
• Represent lenders in debt financing secured by real property across diverse asset classes.
• Structure and negotiate land banking, mezzanine, preferred equity, and other alternative financing arrangements.
• Oversee all aspects of closing, documentation, and client communication with confidence and clarity.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing practice that values judgment, initiative, and commercial awareness.

Requirements

• J.D. with admission to the Minnesota bar.
• 7–10 years of substantive experience in real estate finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to run deals independently.
• Prior large law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate finance.
• Ability to handle complex transactions independently.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Skills

• Expertise in real estate finance.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.

Benefits

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $265,000–$300,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits and details will be discussed confidentially during the recruitment process.

Pay

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $265,000–$300,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Additional benefits and details will be discussed confidentially during the recruitment process.