Real Estate Finance Associate (Transactional)
Seattle-Based Law Firm | Flexible Remote Options Available (National)
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded Pacific Northwest law firm in its search for a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a sophisticated transactional practice representing commercial lenders in complex financing matters.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working on high-value lending transactions and wants meaningful client interaction, hands-on deal responsibility, and a collegial team environment that supports professional development and long-term career growth.
About the Opportunity
The firm's lending and real estate finance practice advises commercial lenders on a wide range of financing transactions, with a particular emphasis on real estate-secured lending and construction financing. Attorneys work directly with clients on all phases of transactions, including structuring, documentation, negotiation, due diligence, and closing.
This role offers exposure to sophisticated transactions, close collaboration with experienced attorneys, and a clear path toward increased client management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation for commercial lending transactions.
- Represent institutional and commercial lenders in real estate-secured financing matters.
- Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing.
- Review and analyze title commitments, title insurance policies, surveys, and related due diligence materials.
- Coordinate with borrowers, lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel to facilitate successful closings.
- Advise clients regarding lending risks, collateral issues, and deal structure considerations.
- Maintain strong client relationships while providing responsive, business-oriented legal counsel.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $190,000 โ $225,000 DOE
- Bonus potential
- Flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of fully remote work from anywhere within the United States
- Employer-paid medical and dental coverage
- Generous 401(k) and profit-sharing program
- Paid parental leave
- Sabbatical program
- Commuter assistance benefits (where applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits package and additional wellness offerings
For immediate and confidential consideration, please submit your resume through Robert Half Legal.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- Minimum of 4+ years of transactional real estate finance experience.
- Demonstrated experience representing lenders in commercial real estate lending transactions.
- Strong background in drafting, negotiating, and closing loan documentation.
- Working knowledge of title insurance, title review, and real estate due diligence.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
- Commitment to outstanding client service and collaborative teamwork.