Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join the real estate finance group within the Finance Department in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with a wide range of debt, debt-like, and equity transactions secured by or invested in real estate projects, with particular expertise in construction financing and multi-tiered capital transactions.

Duties

• Engage in sophisticated structured real estate finance transactions.
• Handle preferred equity investments and distressed commercial real estate matters.
• Work on lender/capital provider-side and borrower-side transactions.
• Collaborate directly with partners and engage with clients.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in real estate finance.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Active bar license in the location of consideration.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar license.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex financial transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong client engagement and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings account.
• Firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care services.
• Family and medical leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pre-tax transportation program.