Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Associate to join its Real Estate Finance Practice Area in Charlotte, NC. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive real estate services, focusing on affordable housing and mixed-use development projects.

Duties

• Represent lending institutions in commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Advise clients on affordable housing and community development matters.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to navigate housing policy challenges.
• Engage in agency financing transactions involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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 skills and ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• NC Bar membership required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the North Carolina Bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in real estate finance and transaction law.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective client management and negotiation skills.

Benefits

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

This is a full-service AmLaw 100 firm with a growing Charlotte office. The associates here work normal hours and get top pay. They are given sophisticated work and client contact early in their careers. These partners truly mentor their associates. It is not uncommon for these associates to have an open and honest dialogue with their partners about the firm, the office and the work. Although this firm is highly selective, once you are in, you wont want to leave. We like this firm a lot and have very good relationships here.