Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney

CRE Finance Council; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

DarrowEverett LLP is seeking a seasoned Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney to lead complex CRE financing matters for lender and borrower clients.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of CRE lending experience, expert knowledge in structuring, negotiating, and documenting transactions, and a proven ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in commercial lending & finance.
• Extensive CRE structuring, negotiating and documenting experience.
• Licensed to practice in FL, MA, RI, NY, SC, or NC.
• Strong oral and written communication; discretion in sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in CRE real estate transactions.
• Draft and review deeds of trust, leases, and title letters.
• Structure, negotiate, and close CRE financings.
• Oversee workouts, restructurings, and related finance solutions.
• Maintain organized client files and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Time management

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. degree

Job description

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Commercial Lending & Finance Attorney with excellent communication and administrative skills, who is highly organized and detail-oriented, is able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Representing banks or private/public lenders & fixed income first or second lien commercial real estate transactions
• Conducting other commercial real estate issues such as the evaluation, transfer, or drafting of commercial leases and/or drafting deeds of trust
• Experience in other commercial real estate transactions or investment, corporate, and / or M&A transactions
• Representing lenders and borrowers in financial transactions, with a principal focus on commercial real estate credit secured by mortgages or deeds of trust
• Utilizing industry solutions to CRE finance transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and closing transactions
• Using best practices for drafting and perfecting security interests, including reviewing title insurance policies and drafting title objection letters, commercial or multifamily real estate, tenant improvements or equipment, or cash flow coverage
• Oversee real estate secured finance solution, workout & restructurings
• Effectively organize and maintain client files

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• 15+ years of continuous, specific, and verifiable commercial lending & finance
• Extensive experience in structuring, negotiating, and documenting commercial real estate transactions
• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate finance
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures, forms, deadlines, filing requirements and portals
• Ability to organize factual and legal data into clear and logical arguments.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one of the following states: MA, RI, NY, SC, NC, or FL
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
• Organization and time management skills