Seattle Real Estate Finance Attorney – Hybrid

Jobot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AMLaw 200 Firm

Path To Partnership

Elaborate Health Care Plans With 401K/

FSA/HSA Options

Day Care Reimbursements

Commuter Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedules

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Real Estate Finance Attorney to handle sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions for a diverse client base, including financial institutions, lenders, developers, investors, borrowers, and owners. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of CRE finance experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions with deadlines.

This Seattle, WA on-site role offers up to $240,000 per year, comprehensive health plans, and a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.
• 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance and lending transactions.
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or both in complex commercial finance matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Familiarity with title and survey review, UCC matters, and commercial loan documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Experience with large-scale commercial, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, or retail developments.
• Familiarity with securitized lending, CMBS transactions, and mezzanine financing structures.
• Existing relationships within the real estate, banking, or finance industries are a plus.
• Portable business is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, borrowers, developers, and investors in commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document mortgage loans, construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine financing, syndicated loans, and other secured lending arrangements.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, leases, environmental reports, and organizational documents.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, guaranties, security agreements, and related financing documents.
• Advise clients on financing aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and refinancings.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage post-closing requirements.
• Analyze and resolve title, survey, zoning, and land use issues affecting commercial real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, tax, bankruptcy, and real estate practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver practical, business-focused legal counsel.
• Participate in business development and networking activities to support practice growth.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Transaction management

Analytical

Writing

Client service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

UCC matters

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Real Estate Finance Attorney to handle sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions for a diverse client base, including financial institutions, lenders, developers, investors, borrowers, and owners. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of CRE finance experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple transactions with deadlines.

This Seattle, WA on-site role offers up to $240,000 per year, comprehensive health plans, and a