Real Estate Finance Attorney

This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Jake Vogel

Salary: $160,000 - $240,000 per year

We believe great results start with strong relationships. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and trusted guidance that help our clients achieve their goals with confidence.

Built on a foundation of integrity, expertise, and commitment, we take the time to understand each client’s unique needs and provide personalized support every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for strategic insight, practical solutions, or a long‑term partner, we’re here to help you move forward and succeed.

Get to know who we are, what we value, and how we’re making a difference for the people and communities we serve.

• AMLaw 200 Firm
• Path To Partnership
• Elaborate Health Care Plans With Profit Sharing 401K
• FSA/HSA Options
• Day Care Reimbursements
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions for a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, private lenders, developers, investors, borrowers, and real estate owners.

The ideal candidate will have experience representing lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions and a strong understanding of commercial real estate acquisitions, development projects, and secured lending matters.

• Represent lenders, borrowers, developers, and investors in commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document mortgage loans, construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine financing, syndicated loans, and other secured lending arrangements.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, leases, environmental reports, and organizational documents.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, guaranties, security agreements, and related financing documents.
• Advise clients on financing aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and refinancings.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage post-closing requirements.
• Analyze and resolve title, survey, zoning, and land use issues affecting commercial real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, bankruptcy, and real estate practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver practical, business‑focused legal counsel.
• Participate in business development and networking activities to support practice growth.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance and lending transactions.
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or both in complex commercial finance matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Familiarity with title and survey review, UCC matters, and commercial loan documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and client‑service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with large‑scale commercial, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, mixed‑use, or retail developments.
• Familiarity with securitized lending, CMBS transactions, and mezzanine financing structures.
• Existing relationships within the real estate, banking, or finance industries are a plus.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that…