Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

Wintermeyer Ventures; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wintermeyer Ventures is seeking a senior attorney to lead lender-side commercial real estate finance transactions from inception to closing. You will work directly with clients and deliver creative legal solutions across a nationwide portfolio.

The role requires eight+ years of lender-side CRE finance experience, substantial drafting and negotiation skills, and a hands-on mentoring approach within a boutique/mid-sized firm environment. Remote within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of lender-side commercial real estate finance experience.
• Experience representing private, non-institutional lenders and negotiating complex transactions.
• Substantive drafting and negotiation including construction, mezzanine, or workout financing.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and staying hands-on with drafting.
• JD from an accredited law school and NY Bar admission or eligibility to waive in.
• A deal sheet and collaborative, entrepreneurial approach; boutique or mid-sized firm valued.
• Familiarity with Harvey AI and other AI drafting tools is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex commercial real estate lending transactions from inception to closing.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for large transactions, including construction and mezzanine loans.
• Supervise and provide substantive corrections to junior associates' work on active matters.
• Serve as a primary client contact and develop practical solutions for private lenders.
• Collaborate with partners and paralegals on lender-side matters involving assets such as industrial properties and data centers.

Skills

CRE finance experience

Independent deal leadership

Drafting & negotiation

Private lenders

Mentoring juniors

New York Bar

Deal sheet

Harvey AI familiarity

Boutique/mid-sized experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Tools

Harvey AI

Job description

About the Role

A growing real estate law practice is seeking a senior attorney to lead sophisticated lender-side commercial real estate finance transactions. You will manage deals from inception through closing, work directly with clients, and help deliver creative legal solutions across a nationwide portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage complex commercial real estate lending transactions from inception to closing.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for large transactions, including construction and mezzanine loans.
• Supervise and provide substantive corrections to junior associates' work on active matters.
• Serve as a primary client contact and develop practical solutions for private lenders.
• Collaborate with partners and paralegals on lender-side matters involving assets such as industrial properties and data centers.

What We're Looking For

• Eight or more years of lender-side commercial real estate finance experience, with a record of independently running deals.
• Experience representing private, non-institutional lenders and negotiating complex transactions with sophisticated opposing counsel.
• Substantive drafting and negotiation experience, including construction, mezzanine, or workout financing; experience limited to diligence or title review is not sufficient.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and willingness to stay hands-on with drafting and deal work.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to waive in.
• A relevant deal sheet and a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach; boutique or mid-sized real estate law firm experience is valued.
• Familiarity with Harvey AI and other AI drafting tools is relevant.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $300,000 to $500,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States. Primary location: Los Angeles, California.