Mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate – Miami

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Miami seeks a highly motivated associate with 2-4 years of experience in commercial real estate finance to join our Real Estate Finance practice. The associate will represent lenders, borrowers and other stakeholders on a broad range of transactions, with substantial client contact and early responsibility.

The role involves structuring and closing complex loans, due diligence, drafting loan documents, and coordinating with clients and title providers across

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience at a law firm with commercial real estate finance.
• Experience representing lenders and borrowers in CRE lending transactions.
• Strong understanding of financing structures across asset classes including office, multifamily, retail, development.
• Admission to the Florida Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition, construction, bridge, permanent, mezzanine, and syndicated loans.
• Assist with origination, purchase, sale, participation, syndication, and securitization of CM loans.
• Conduct and manage transaction due diligence including real estate, title, survey, and financing documents.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents and ancillary transaction agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other participants across all deal phases.

Skills

Commercial real estate finance

Loan transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Due diligence

Florida Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

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Position(s) I am Applying for

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond.

At BCLP, we are committed to helping our clients navigate complex business challenges and opportunities. Our Real Estate Finance team represents lenders, borrowers, investors, developers, financial institutions, debt funds, and other market participants in sophisticated real estate financing transactions across the United States and internationally. We are seeking a highly motivated associate with 2-4 years of relevant experience to join our growing Real Estate Finance practice in Miami.

The associate will work as part of a collaborative team representing institutional lenders, investment funds, borrowers, developers, and other stakeholders in a broad range of commercial real estate finance transactions. The practice offers substantial client contact, early responsibility, and the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile matters across multiple asset classes.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial real estate financing transactions.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition, construction, bridge, permanent, mezzanine, and syndicated loan transactions.
• Assist with the origination, purchase, sale, participation, syndication, and securitization of commercial mortgage loans.
• Conduct and manage transaction due diligence, including review of real estate, title, survey, organizational, and financing documents.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents and ancillary transaction agreements.
• Work closely with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other transaction participants throughout all phases of a deal.
• Support restructuring, workout, and other distressed real estate finance matters as opportunities arise.

Skills and experience required:

• 2-4 years of experience at a law firm with commercial real estate finance, real estate, banking, or finance practice.
• Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in commercial real estate lending transactions.
• Strong understanding of financing structures involving commercial real estate assets, including office, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, retail, mixed‑use, residential, and development projects.
• Experience with construction lending, bridge financing, mezzanine financing, intercreditor matters, loan syndications, or CMBS‑related transactions is highly desirable.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Admission to the Florida Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Why BCLP?

• Work with a global team of experienced lawyers in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Engage with high‑profile clients across sectors including financial services, telecommunications, media, real‑estate, and healthcare.
• Be part of a firm recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional development.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

With more than 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship‑driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry‑shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees with flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

At BCLP we understand the value of a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic.

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