Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney for its Plantation, FL office. You will represent lenders in sophisticated financing transactions, manage deals from inception through closing, and collaborate with Real Estate and Finance teams.

A portable book of business is strongly preferred but not required. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client advisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar in good standing.
• 7+ years in commercial real estate finance or related transactions (Florida focus).
• Strong lender-side experience with sophisticated CRE financings.
• Ability to independently manage matters from inception through closing.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in various commercial real estate financings (mortgage, construction, bridge, mezzanine, syndicated).
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and close complex financing transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate loan documents and related security instruments.
• Oversee transaction due diligence (title, survey, leases, zoning, collateral).
• Advise clients on deal structure, risk, and financing terms.
• Coordinate closings with clients, opposing counsel, and title companies.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating

Client advisory

Legal analysis

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join its Plantation, FL office. The attorney will represent institutional and private lenders in sophisticated commercial real estate financing transactions and work closely with their Real Estate and Commercial Lending & Finance practices.

You will manage transactions from inception through closing. A portable book of business is strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in commercial mortgage, construction, bridge, mezzanine, syndicated, and other secured financing transactions.
• Structure, draft, negotiate, and close complex financing transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate loan agreements, mortgages, security agreements, guaranties, intercreditor agreements, and related documents.
• Manage transaction due diligence, including title, survey, lease, zoning, organizational, and collateral matters.
• Advise clients on deal structure, risk, collateral, and financing terms.
• Coordinate closings and work directly with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other transaction professionals.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to client development and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance, secured lending, or related transactions, primarily in Florida.
• Strong lender-side experience with sophisticated commercial real estate financings.
• Ability to independently manage matters from inception through closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation (240K-250K + 10-15% bonus) based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.