Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Real Estate Finance Practice Area in Washington, D.C. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive real estate services to a diverse client base, including community-based businesses and Fortune 100 companies.

Duties

• Represent lending institutions in commercial real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on affordable and mixed-income housing matters.
• Engage in agency financing transactions involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to deliver strategic insights.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of commercial real estate finance experience in a sophisticated law firm setting.
• Experience with large firm commercial real estate transactions preferred.
• Familiarity with affordable housing matters is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• NC Bar membership required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in North Carolina.

Skills

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and team members.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Although it is a full-service firm, this organization seems to excel when it comes to the more specialized practice areas, such as environmental, regulatory and energy practices. The representation of Mid-Atlantic technology clients is rewarding for the firm as well. In keeping with this theme, the firm utilizes state of the art communications equipment and computers in order to streamline work efforts and reduce costs for the firm and its clients. Associates will appreciate the fact that the firm is filled with a fairly diverse crowd and that salaries are merit-based, rather than lockstep.