Jr. Real Estate Associate (1-2 yrs) - Seattle

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is sourcing a Real Estate Associate for a premier international law firm in Seattle. The role targets a junior attorney with 1+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience to work on financing, acquisitions, leasing, and joint ventures with significant client exposure.

The attorney will draft and negotiate documents, perform due diligence, manage closing components, and collaborate with clients and cross‑practice teams on sophisticated nationwide matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington Bar admission, or ability to obtain promptly.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience with real estate finance, acquisitions/dispositions, leasing, or joint ventures.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financings, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and joint ventures.
• Represent lenders, borrowers, investors, developers, and other market participants.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and support transaction structuring.
• Manage transaction components from diligence through closing.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, investors, and internal deal teams.
• Provide practical business-oriented advice to clients throughout transactions.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice groups.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Drafting and negotiation

Client interaction

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Real Estate Associate

Our client, a premier international law firm, is seeking a junior-level Real Estate Associate to join its nationally recognized Real Estate Practice in Seattle.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 1+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience who is looking to work on sophisticated financing, acquisition, leasing, and joint venture matters. The successful candidate will gain significant client exposure and hands‑on responsibility while working closely with experienced attorneys on complex transactions across a national platform.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including:
  • Mortgage financings
  • Mezzanine financings
  • Real estate acquisitions and dispositions
  • Commercial leasing transactions
  • Joint venture transactions
• Represent lenders, borrowers, investors, developers, and other market participants
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents and ancillary agreements
• Conduct due diligence and support transaction structuring
• Manage transaction components from initial diligence through closing
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, investors, and internal deal teams
• Provide practical business‑oriented advice to clients throughout transactions
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice groups

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Washington Bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
• Minimum 1 year of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Real estate finance
  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Commercial leasing
  • Joint ventures
• Strong analytical, drafting, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong business judgment and commercial awareness
• Experience working directly with clients
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Outstanding academic credentials

Preferred Experience

• Lender-side financing transactions
• Borrower-side financing transactions
• Commercial real estate development matters
• Institutional real estate transactions
• Complex real estate investment structures

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to join a growing and highly respected real estate practice known for handling sophisticated transactions nationwide. Attorneys benefit from:

• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Exposure to complex commercial real estate transactions
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative and collegial culture
• Opportunities to work closely with nationally recognized practitioners
• Long‑term career growth within a top‑tier real estate platform

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $225,000 - $260,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Eligibility for hours‑based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Law School Transcript
• References