Junior-Level Real Estate Associate

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Seattle is seeking a junior-level associate for the Real Estate Practice Group. The associate will manage components of sophisticated transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financings, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and joint ventures.

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in commercial real estate transactions, strong analytical and communication skills, and must be licensed or eligible to become licensed in Washington.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working on commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice law in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Manage various components of transactions, including lender or borrower side mortgage and mezzanine financings, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate leasing transactions, or joint venture deals.
• Work independently and in teams; contribute to a growing, nationally ranked Real Estate Practice Group.
• Collaborate with collegial attorneys and clients to deliver sophisticated transactions.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal drafting

Job description

Overview

• The associate will manage various components of specific transactions, including lender or borrower side mortgage and mezzanine financings, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate leasing transactions, or joint venture deals.
• The role requires experience working both in teams and independently managing transaction components.
• The practice is described as growing and nationally ranked, working on complex and sophisticated transactions.

Posting details

Practice:

Real Estate

Arnold & Porter is seeking a junior-level associate for the Real Estate Practice Group in the Seattle office.

Qualified applicants must have experience working in teams and independently managing various components of one or more of the following transactions: lender or borrower side mortgage and mezzanine financings, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate leasing transactions, or joint venture deals. All applicants must have strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills as well as exceptional business acumen and experience working directly with clients. Applicants will have the opportunity to join a growing and nationally ranked practice, work on complex and sophisticated transactions, and work with collegial and team-oriented attorneys who are invested in their growth and development. All applicants must have excellent academic credentials and references. Qualified applicants for this position must have a minimum of one year of experience working on commercial real estate transactions.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 to $260,000, commensurate with experience.

Applicants must currently be licensed, or currently be eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Washington.

Eligibility for an hours-based bonus available.