Mid-Level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with at least 4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial loan transactions, representing borrowers, lenders, and/or government-sponsored enterprises. This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating loan documents, managing legal due diligence, and closing complex commercial real estate transactions. Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and/or other multifamily lenders, as well as syndicated credit facilities, is a plus. The candidate should be comfortable training and managing junior associates and paralegals, and prior law firm experience is required.

Job Details:

Duties:

• Represent borrowers, lenders, and/or government-sponsored enterprises in commercial loan transactions.
• Review, draft, and negotiate loan documents.
• Manage legal due diligence, including organizational documents, ownership structure, title, survey, zoning, leases, and legal opinions.
• Manage and close complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Provide expertise on loans secured by multifamily housing, seniors housing, affordable housing, manufactured housing, and/or hotels.
• Train and manage junior associates and paralegals.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior law firm experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Outstanding academic record.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to and in good standing with the Maryland Bar.

Skills:

• Proficient in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating loan documents.
• Strong legal due diligence skills.
• Experience with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and/or other multifamily lenders.
• Familiarity with syndicated credit facilities.
• Ability to manage and close complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Leadership skills for training and managing junior associates and paralegals.

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD

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