Mid-Level Associate Attorney – Real Estate Finance

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Washington is seeking a Mid-Level Associate Attorney specializing in real estate finance, requiring 4–8 years of experience. This role involves negotiating commercial real estate transactions, advising on complex financings, and drafting core documents. Ideal candidates possess a JD, demonstrate strong drafting and communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. The position offers exposure to sophisticated transactions and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience handling commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Prior experience working in a law firm.
• Strong background in lender-side or borrower-side commercial real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate senior mortgage financings for commercial real estate assets.
• Advise on construction loans and development financing.
• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents.

Skills

Commercial real estate finance

Strong drafting ability

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

JD required

Job description

Mid-Level Associate Attorney – Real Estate Finance

A nationally respected transactional practice is seeking a mid‑level associate (4–8 years’ experience) to join its Real Estate Finance group. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high‑value commercial real estate financings within a collaborative team that represents a broad mix of lenders, investors, and real‑estate sponsors.

The practice focuses on sophisticated middle‑market transactions and provides associates with meaningful responsibility, including the opportunity to take the lead on deals while working closely with experienced partners and a strong support team.

You will advise lenders, investors, and borrowers on a wide range of real‑estate finance matters across the commercial property sector. The team regularly handles complex capital structures and multi‑party financings involving institutional investors, private debt funds, banks, developers, and other participants in the real estate investment market.

Associates in this group gain exposure to a steady pipeline of sophisticated transactions and are encouraged to develop leadership skills by managing deal execution and maintaining direct client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate senior mortgage financings for commercial real estate assets
• Advise on construction loans and development financing across a range of property types
• Work on leveraged real estate financings involving multiple lenders and layered capital structures
• Handle mezzanine financings and preferred debt or equity investments
• Assist with A-note, B-note, and co‑lender transactions involving institutional capital providers
• Draft and negotiate core transaction documents including loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, and related financing instruments
• Coordinate deal execution and work closely with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams through closing

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4–8 years of experience handling commercial real estate finance transactions in a sophisticated law firm environment
• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm
• Strong background in lender‑side or borrower‑side commercial real estate finance
• Experience with mortgage loans, construction financing, mezzanine structures, and multi‑lender transactions
• Excellent drafting ability, attention to detail, and strong commercial awareness
• Ability to manage components of complex transactions and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Motivated, collaborative, and capable of running deals with appropriate partner guidance

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exposure to a diverse mix of sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions
• Opportunity to take ownership of deals and build client‑facing experience
• Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and professional development
• A practice representing banks, private lenders, investors, and developers across the real estate capital stack