Real Estate Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Finance Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join their office in Costa Mesa, CA. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in commercial real estate finance, advising financial institutions and private equity lenders on complex transactions.

Duties

• Advise leading financial institutions and private equity lenders on real estate finance matters.
• Represent sophisticated lenders in real estate finance transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and document construction and term loan facilities.
• Collaborate with partners and engage in direct client contact.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in commercial real estate finance.
• Experience with national and regional banks, insurance debt funds, and private equity lenders.
• Strong academic credentials from a top law school.
• Exceptional legal writing ability.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with partners.
• Direct client contact in a collegial environment.

The Orange County law practice is a recently opened office. There are twenty-four adept lawyers staffed at the legal practice. Areas of concentration consist of intellectual property, technology transactions, corporate, and litigation services. Significant practice disciplines served include in-bound Asian work and venture-funded corporate matters. A key practice industry served is technology.