Real Estate Finance Counsel

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate finance documents, loan agreements, mortgage-backed securities contracts, and lease financing agreements.
• Providing legal guidance on CMBS transactions, FHA and HUD regulatory compliance, and property-level due diligence.
• Collaborating with internal legal, finance, and risk teams, as well as external counsel and financial institutions, on real estate finance and joint venture transactions.
• Managing real estate finance, regulatory, and transactional legal issues for clients in commercial property, investment, and development sectors.
• Staying ahead of industry trends, FHA/HUD regulations, and market developments to provide proactive counsel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance or structured real estate transactions.
• Strong knowledge of CMBS, mortgage-backed securities, FHA/HUD regulations, LTV analysis, and lease financing structures.
• Proven track record of advising clients on commercial real estate finance transactions, joint ventures, and compliance matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with property-level due diligence, international or cross-border real estate transactions, and structured finance matters.
• Familiarity with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or capital markets transactions.

Pay

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%).

Employment with Axiom

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

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Background Check and Legal Authorization

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.