Real Estate Attorney

bizjobz LLC; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Employer matching 401(k)

Job summary

bizjobz LLC is assisting a client in recruiting an experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney for its Plantation, FL office. The attorney will represent lenders in sophisticated financing transactions and manage deals from inception through closing.

A portable book of business is strongly preferred, but not required. Competitive compensation is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package and bonus opportunities.

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 or related transactions, primarily in Florida.

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.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Florida Bar membership

7+ years CRE lending experience

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.

Competitive compensation (240K-250K plus 10-15% bonus) based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits,

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off