Mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate

You'll be responsible for:

• Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition, construction, bridge, permanent, mezzanine, and syndicated loan transactions.
• Assist with the origination, purchase, sale, participation, syndication, and securitization of commercial mortgage loans.
• Conduct and manage transaction due diligence, including review of real estate, title, survey, organizational, and financing documents.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents and ancillary transaction agreements.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other transaction participants throughout all phases of a deal.
• Support restructuring, workout, and other distressed real estate finance matters as opportunities arise.

• 2-4 years of experience at a law firm with commercial real estate finance, real estate, banking, or finance practice.
• Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in commercial real estate lending transactions.
• Strong understanding of financing structures involving commercial real estate assets, including office, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, retail, mixed-use, residential, and development projects.
• Experience with construction lending, bridge financing, mezzanine financing, intercreditor matters, loan syndications, or CMBS-related transactions is highly desirable.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Admission to the Florida Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.