Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 217,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A respected national law firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced attorney to handle lender-side real estate finance transactions. This role offers a competitive salary and is focused on complex transactions with significant responsibility. Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor and an active Minnesota bar license, along with at least one year of transactional experience. The position promotes a mentoring culture, providing a substantial career development opportunity within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota bar license is required.
• 1+ year of real estate transactional experience required.
• Experience representing lenders in real estate finance transactions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in a range of real estate finance transactions.
• Support complex acquisitions and financing matters.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents and closing materials.
• Manage diligence and closing checklists.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams.
• Conduct legal research and produce business-minded written work.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Legal qualifications

Transactional experience

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $210,000.00 - $217,500.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated lender-side real estate finance deals with experienced attorneys and top-tier clients
• Strong Minnesota compensation band thats clearly stated upfront
• Hands-on role with real responsibility on transactions that will accelerate your development
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and real career runway
• National platform with deep resources across real estate, finance, and development work

Location

On-site in Minneapolis, Minnesota — collaborative, deal-driven environment with strong training and direct exposure to complex transactions.

Primarily on-site with some hybrid flexibility depending on the team. Fully remote is not available.

Note

This role requires an active Minnesota bar license and at least 1 year of real estate transactional experience. Lender-side finance experience is strongly preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized law firm with a broad platform and strong resources across more than 70 practice areas. Theyre known for investing in attorney development through mentoring, early responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters.

Job Description

• Represent lenders in a broad range of real estate finance transactions
• Support complex acquisitions, financings, and development-related matters
• Draft and negotiate loan documents, ancillary agreements, and closing materials
• Manage diligence and closing checklists and help drive deals to the finish line
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and internal teams
• Conduct legal research and produce clear, business-minded written work product
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy, documentation, and transaction execution

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Active license to practice law in the State of Minnesota
• 1+ year of real estate transactional experience required
• Experience representing lenders in real estate finance transactions strongly preferred
• Strong research, writing, and academic credentials
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Supportive culture with real mentoring and partner access
• Sophisticated deal work that builds a standout transactional skill set
• High compensation for the Minnesota market
• Strong platform and resources without a lost in the crowd feel
• Clear growth path for attorneys building a long-term real estate practice

  JPC-610

  Job Type: Full-time

  Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance