Real Estate Finance Associate - Midlevel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a real estate finance associate in Bellevue, Washington, to join its dynamic real property practice. This role focuses on real estate finance transactions, emphasizing lender representation in financing matters for affordable housing and community development projects. The associate will collaborate with partners on sophisticated transactions, including construction and permanent loans, tax credit financings, and public-private development projects, while gaining exposure to complex financing structures and broader commercial real estate matters.

Duties

• Assist in representing lenders, developers, and investors in complex real estate finance transactions.
• Provide support on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters.
• Draft and negotiate loan and transaction documents, review structures, and support closing processes.
• Conduct and manage real estate and finance due diligence, including title and survey analysis.
• Coordinate among lenders, developers, investors, public agencies, and stakeholders on due diligence and closing matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and team members on complex real estate and financing matters.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in Washington State.
• Minimum 2+ years of real estate transactional experience.
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or developers in commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Interest in affordable housing finance, LIHTC transactions, or public-private development projects.
• Experience conducting real estate and finance due diligence, including title and survey review.
• Experience assisting with loan closings and transaction coordination.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and collaboratively.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in Washington State.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits, including accident, life, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers.