Our client is seeking a mid-level associate to work on sophisticated real estate lending transactions as part of a closely integrated national practice. The San Francisco opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, teamwork, and direct client interaction.
The Work
- Work on sophisticated real estate lending transactions, contributing to matters from the drafting stage through negotiation.
- Draft and negotiate transaction documents, applying strong written advocacy and commercial judgment to lending matters.
- Take on significant responsibility for advancing transaction work and coordinating with colleagues across an integrated U.S. practice.
- Engage directly with clients and contribute to the team's collaborative approach to real estate finance matters.
- Develop exposure to balance-sheet bank lending transactions; this experience is preferred but is not required.
What You Bring
- Three to eight years of law firm experience working on sophisticated real estate lending transactions.
- Excellent drafting skills and the ability to prepare transaction documents for complex lending matters.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to contribute effectively throughout a transaction.
- A superior academic background.
- A collaborative approach and interest in teamwork within an integrated national practice.
- Interest in taking on significant responsibility and interacting directly with clients.
- Experience with balance-sheet bank lending is preferred, but not required.
Why Consider It
Join a real estate finance practice that is closely integrated across the U.S. and offers substantial responsibility, teamwork, and direct client interaction on sophisticated lending matters.
Compensation & Benefits
The role is based in San Francisco, and the stated California salary range is $260,000–$550,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.