Sr. Real Estate Finance Associate (4+ yrs) - Denver

Permanent Placements LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC seeks a Real Estate Finance Associate in Denver with 4+ years in real estate finance transactions. You will work within a nationally recognized finance platform, handling sophisticated lending, structured finance, and distressed real estate matters while collaborating with clients and senior attorneys.

Ideal candidates hold a JD and Colorado Bar admission with strong drafting and negotiation skills, capable of managing multiple complex deals and developing long-term

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Colorado Bar admission.
• 4+ years of transactional experience focused on real estate finance.
• Experience with real estate secured lending, debt/debt-like investments, and real estate equity investments.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of real estate finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents covering mortgage/ mezzanine financing, preferred equity, and structured real estate finance.
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring.
• Manage transactions from inception through closing.
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, borrowers, investors and other parties.
• Collaborate with internal deal teams to execute complex real estate matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client relations

Multi-tasking

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Real Estate Finance Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Finance practice in Denver.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking to work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions within a highly regarded national finance platform. The successful candidate will gain exposure to complex lending, structured finance, preferred equity investments, and distressed real estate matters while working closely with clients and senior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of real estate finance transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents relating to:
  • Mortgage and mezzanine financing
  • Preferred equity investments
  • Structured real estate finance transactions
  • Distressed real estate transactions
  • Other debt, debt-like, and equity investments
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring
• Manage transactions from inception through closing
• Coordinate with clients, lenders, borrowers, investors, and other transaction parties
• Collaborate with internal specialists and deal teams to execute complex real estate finance matters
• Maintain direct client contact and assist in developing long-term client relationships

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Colorado Bar admission
• 4+ years of transactional experience focused on real estate finance
• Experience with a broad range of:
  • Real estate secured lending transactions
  • Debt and debt-like investments
  • Equity investments involving real estate assets
• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or a combination of both
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously

Preferred Experience

• Structured real estate finance transactions
• Preferred equity investments
• Distressed commercial real estate transactions
• Complex commercial lending matters
• National or regional finance practice experience

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions across a national platform. Attorneys benefit from:

• Direct collaboration with experienced partners
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Exposure to complex and high-value transactions
• A collaborative and collegial work environment
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $230,000 - $285,000 annually
• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit

Additional compensation and benefits may include:

• Performance and profit-sharing bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and continued training opportunities

Location

• Denver, Colorado