Associate Attorney – Community Development Finance

The People Of: Professional Services; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid leave

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Discretionary bonuses

Retirement savings support

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Nebraska is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Community Development Finance practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions while developing expertise in commercial real estate, lending, and related areas.

The ideal candidate is expected to have a JD, strong communication skills, and prior law firm experience. The firm provides a competitive compensation package, flexible hybrid work, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a law firm is essential.
• Active bar admission or the ability to obtain admission within a year.
• Experience or academic exposure to transactional law, finance, tax, accounting, commercial lending, or real estate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for complex commercial real estate and finance transactions.
• Prepare diligence checklists, reports, and transaction memoranda.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial documents.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage deal timelines.
• Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney – Community Development Finance

Advert Code: MLFS 243

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a motivated Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm with a thriving Community Development Finance practice. This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated transactional matters while developing expertise across community development finance, commercial real estate, lending, and tax-related transactions.

Working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative and supportive environment, you will gain hands‑on exposure to complex deals, take on meaningful responsibility from day one, and benefit from clear opportunities for long‑term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence for complex commercial real estate and finance transactions.
• Prepare diligence checklists, reports, and transaction memoranda.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial documents, including operating agreements, loan agreements, leases, guarantees, legal opinions, and related financing documentation.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage deal timelines.
• Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues to deliver exceptional client service across sophisticated transactional matters.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is essential.
• Active bar admission, or the ability to obtain admission within the required jurisdiction within the first year of employment.
• Experience or academic exposure to transactional law, finance, tax, accounting, commercial lending, or real estate is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive mindset and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career within a nationally recognised practice that values mentorship, professional development, and collaboration. You’ll work on challenging, high‑value transactions while receiving the support needed to continue developing your technical and commercial expertise.

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, flexible hybrid working arrangements, generous paid leave, retirement savings support, discretionary bonuses, and genuine opportunities for advancement toward partnership.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.