Real Estate Finance Counsel

Overview

A legal services organization is seeking a Real Estate Finance Counsel to join their Financial Services and Real Estate team. This role involves providing expert legal advice and support to clients in commercial real estate and finance, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. The position offers the opportunity to work with leading clients in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), lease financing, and real estate joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate finance documents, loan agreements, mortgage-backed securities contracts, and lease financing agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on CMBS transactions, FHA and HUD regulatory compliance, and property-level due diligence.
• Collaborate with internal legal, finance, and risk teams, as well as external counsel and financial institutions, on real estate finance and joint venture transactions.
• Manage real estate finance, regulatory, and transactional legal issues for clients in commercial property, investment, and development sectors.
• Stay informed on industry trends, FHA/HUD regulations, and market developments to provide proactive counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate finance or structured real estate transactions.
• Strong knowledge of CMBS, mortgage-backed securities, FHA/HUD regulations, loan-to-value (LTV) analysis, and lease financing structures.
• Proven track record advising clients on commercial real estate finance transactions, joint ventures, and compliance matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, technology, and problem-solving skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in an applicable jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with property-level due diligence, international or cross-border real estate transactions, and structured finance matters.
• Familiarity with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or capital markets transactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role is open to candidates authorized to work in applicable jurisdictions where the legal license is valid.

This opportunity is with a global legal services provider specializing in alternative legal talent solutions, serving a diverse client base across multiple regions. The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.