Real Estate Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly qualified and motivated mid-level associate to join its Real Estate group in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and experience in a law firm or similar environment, with excellent writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Duties

• Represent property owners and investors in complex real estate and finance transactions.
• Handle acquisition financings, mezzanine financings, construction financings, refinancings, and loan modifications.
• Draft and review core transaction documents and manage transactions from inception to post-closing.
• Collaborate with institutional lenders, private equity, and developers across asset classes.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience representing lenders or borrowers in sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Ability to navigate complex subject matter quickly and effectively.
• Ambition, drive, and team-orientation to support the national practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of intended practice.

Skills

• Superior writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with joint ventures and equity arrangements is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability and voluntary insurance, including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.