Mid-Level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

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Washington, DC

Mid-Level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-8 yrs required

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Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with 4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing borrowers, lenders, and/or government-sponsored enterprises in commercial loan transactions, focusing on complex commercial real estate deals. The candidate should be well-versed in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating loan documents, managing legal due diligence, and closing transactions. Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and/or other multifamily lenders, as well as syndicated credit facilities, is highly desirable.

Job Details:

• Represent borrowers, lenders, and/or government-sponsored enterprises in commercial loan transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate loan documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Conduct legal due diligence, analyzing organizational documents, ownership structure, title, survey, zoning, leases, and legal opinions.
• Manage and close complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and/or other multifamily lenders, and/or syndicated credit facilities is a plus.
• Work on loans secured by multifamily housing, seniors housing, affordable housing, manufactured housing, and/or hotels.
• Train and manage junior associates and paralegals within the real estate finance practice.
• Prior law firm experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities are essential.
• Maintain an outstanding academic record.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in real estate finance, focusing on commercial loan transactions.
• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in managing legal due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with multifamily housing, seniors housing, affordable housing, manufactured housing, and hotel transactions.
• Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and/or syndicated credit facilities is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train and manage junior associates and paralegals.
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to handle complex transactions.

Education:

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to and in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar.

Job Location: Washington, DC