2156 - Real Estate Finance Mid-Level Associate

Job ID: 2156

Position: Associate (Level 4+)

Location: Charlotte

Department: Real Estate

Open Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Job Function: Legal

Job Description:

Holland & Knight''s Charlotte office has an immediate opening for a real estate finance attorney with at least 4 years of experience, including significant experience representing institutional lenders, investment banks, or CMBS platforms in connection with the origination of CMBS and/or CLO loans across a variety of commercial real estate asset classes, including office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and industrial.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with rating agency criteria and securitization requirements, including treatment of ground leases, cash management, and structural features.

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, including loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, guarantees, and ancillary documents.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of zoning reports, leases, organizational documents, and third-party reports.
• Structure transactions to comply with CMBS securitization requirements, including coordination with originators, underwriters, and securitization counsel.
• Advise clients on structural and legal issues affecting securitization eligibility and marketability.
• Coordinate closings and manage transaction timelines, including interaction with clients, borrower's counsel, and third-party service providers.
• Support post-closing matters and prepare with loan reviews in anticipation of securitization.
• Strong academic background with excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

Salary is $310,000+ commensurate with class year and experience. Holland & Knight's Charlotte office follows the New York salary and bonus scale.

Holland & Knight's Chambers-ranked real estate practice group cultivates a collegial atmosphere and provides its attorneys with tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The successful candidate would be joining a team of diverse individuals who enjoy working in a high-performance environment rooted in a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.

For consideration, please submit your resume, transcript, deal sheet/representative matters list. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Job Requirements:

North Carolina Bar License required (or ability to waive into North Carolina).