Real Estate Finance Attorney

Distinct | North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong mentorship

Growth opportunities

Premier national platform

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its Atlanta office. You will work on sophisticated real estate finance and CMBS transactions, drafting loan documents, negotiating terms, and guiding deals from inception to closing.

The firm emphasizes mentorship, growth opportunities, and a premier national platform that supports career advancement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in commercial real estate finance matters, including CMBS transactions.
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or institutional investors in sophisticated deals.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative transactional environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, servicers, and institutional clients in complex real estate finance and CMBS transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements, securitization-related documents, and other transaction materials
• Manage transactions from inception through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other deal parties
• Advise clients on structuring, strategic, and commercial considerations across a wide range of finance matters
• Handle acquisitions, refinancing, mezzanine financing, and CMBS deals involving diverse asset classes
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal service

Skills

Real estate finance

Drafting

Negotiation

Transaction management

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Finance Associate (2–7 years’ experience) to join its growing Atlanta office. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate finance and CMBS transactions within a highly regarded national practice, alongside strong mentorship and a clear path for long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders, borrowers, servicers, and institutional clients in complex real estate finance and CMBS transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements, securitization-related documents, and other transaction materials
• Manage transactions from inception through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other deal parties
• Advise clients on structuring, strategic, and commercial considerations across a wide range of finance matters
• Handle acquisitions, refinancing, mezzanine financing, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) deals involving diverse asset classes
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal service

Ideal Background:

• 2–7 years of experience handling commercial real estate finance matters, including CMBS transactions
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or institutional investors in sophisticated finance deals
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative transactional environment
• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and project management ability

What the Firm Offers:

• Exposure to high-profile, market-leading real estate finance and CMBS transactions
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented team environment
• Meaningful opportunities for advancement and business development
• Competitive compensation and a premier national platform