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REAL ESTATE FINANCE - JUNIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Dallas, TX | Denver, CO

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Are you a talented real estate finance attorney seeking to grow your career in a national practice that offers sophisticated deal work, hands-on mentorship, and a collaborative firm culture?

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm , is seeking a junior-level Associate Attorney to join their thriving Real Estate Finance Practice Group in Dallas or Denver . This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who's interested in engaging with some of the largest structured commercial real estate finance transactions in the nation.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing
• 2–3 years of broad real estate finance experience in a large law firm setting
• Demonstrated experience with loan origination work for large-scale structured commercial real estate finance transactions , including mezzanine loans and preferred equity
• Experience with asset management and workouts is also required
• Ability to execute transactions on behalf of lenders , including secondary market repurchase facility work and other exit strategies
• Ambitious, with a strong drive to excel and contribute to the growth of the national practice
• Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as strong business acumen and meticulous attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale commercial real estate finance transactions from inception to post-closing , including loan origination, mezzanine loans and preferred equity
• Manage assets and support workouts for commercial real estate clients
• Run transactions on behalf of lenders and advise on exit strategies , including secondary market repurchase facility work
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices to provide comprehensive client support
• Develop and strengthen client relationships, building on the firm's established national practice

Why Join Us?

This opportunity provides the chance to work within a leading real estate practice at a prestigious firm that handles complex and high-profile transactional finance matters for a diverse client base. Fostering a positive work environment where associates are encouraged to take on significant responsibilities and engage directly with clients on a regular basis is a top priority to our client. The firm’s culture combines the resources of a global platform with the support of a close-knit team , empowering attorneys to build rewarding , impactful careers in real estate finance .

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation : Includes an annual salary range of $220,000–$260,000 , as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care
• Additional Perks : Include a two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that indicates their preferred location , resume , law school transcript , and deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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