Real Estate Finance Associate

Jobot; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate in Miami to join our growing practice. You will work on sophisticated financing transactions representing lenders, borrowers, developers, and funds across office, retail, multifamily, and other CRE assets.

The role offers strong client exposure, a collaborative team, and an on-site, permanent position with a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth within a global platform.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience at a law firm in commercial real estate finance.
• Experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in CRE lending transactions.
• Strong understanding of financing structures involving CRE assets.
• 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 loan transactions.
• Assist with 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 transaction.
• Support restructuring, workout, and other distressed real estate finance matters as opportunities arise.

Skills

Commercial real estate finance

Lenders & borrowers

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Real Estate Finance Associate

$200000 - $350000 per year | Miami, FL | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

We are a leading global law firm with a collaborative, relationship-driven culture and a strong reputation across sophisticated legal and transactional practices. Our teams work with clients across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions, providing practical, commercially focused advice on complex matters.

Our Real Estate Finance practice 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 value curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people can develop their careers and do their best work.

Why join us?

• Join a collaborative, inclusive team of experienced lawyers working on sophisticated and high-profile matters.
• Gain exposure to a diverse client base, including institutional lenders, investment funds, borrowers, developers, and other major market participants.
• Work on complex transactions spanning multiple commercial real estate asset classes.
• Enjoy substantial client contact and opportunities to take on responsibility early in your career.
• Benefit from robust training, professional development, and career-growth opportunities.
• Work within a global platform with opportunities to collaborate across offices and jurisdictions.
• Take advantage of hybrid working flexibility.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility.
• Be part of a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated associate to join our growing Real Estate Finance practice in Miami. You will work as part of a collaborative team representing institutional lenders, investment funds, borrowers, developers, and other stakeholders across a broad range of commercial real estate finance transactions.

The role provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters across multiple asset classes, including office, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, retail, mixed-use, residential, and development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 transaction.
• Support restructuring, workout, and other distressed real estate finance matters as opportunities arise.

Skills & Experience

• 2–4 years of experience at a law firm with a 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.
• 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 a demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Admission to the Florida Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.