Join a Premier Real Estate Finance Practice | Senior Associate | Boston | Hybrid Schedule | $150K–$225KThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy
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Salary: $150,000 - $235,000 per year
A bit about us:A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Senior Real Estate Lending Associate to join its growing Real Estate Finance practice in Boston. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial lending transactions for banks, financial institutions, debt funds, and borrowers across a broad range of asset classes.
Attorneys in this group handle high-value, complex financing matters while working alongside experienced partners in a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional development and long-term career growth.
Why join us?- Competitive compensation ranging from $150,000–$225,000 plus bonus potential
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 remote days
- Work with premier lenders, institutional investors, and sophisticated borrowers
- Exposure to complex, high-profile real estate finance transactions
- Strong mentorship and advancement opportunities
- Excellent benefits and a collegial culture
Job DetailsResponsibilities:
- Represent banks, financial institutions, debt funds, and borrowers in complex commercial real estate financing transactions
- Structure, negotiate, and close acquisition, construction, bridge, and permanent loan transactions across a variety of asset classes
- Draft and review loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, guaranties, intercreditor agreements, and other financing documents
- Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title and survey review, organizational documents, zoning matters, and collateral analysis
- Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing and post-closing matters
- Coordinate with borrowers, lenders, title companies, local counsel, and opposing counsel to ensure efficient execution of transactions
- Provide practical legal advice to clients regarding transaction structure, risk assessment, and regulatory considerations
- Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated and high-value commercial lending matters
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and assist in developing best practices within the group
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the practice
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Active Massachusetts bar admission or ability to become admitted in Massachusetts
- 5–10 years of experience handling commercial lending and real estate finance transactions at a law firm
- Significant experience representing lenders, financial institutions, debt funds, or sophisticated borrowers in commercial real estate transactions
- Strong background drafting and negotiating complex loan documentation
- Experience with acquisition financing, construction lending, permanent financing, and secured transactions
- Familiarity with title and survey review, due diligence processes, and closing mechanics
- Ability to independently manage transactions and effectively prioritize competing deadlines
- Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strong client service orientation and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated attention to detail and sound business judgment
- Prior experience mentoring junior attorneys and managing multiple matters simultaneously is a plus
- Desire to build a long-term practice within a highly regarded and collaborative real estate finance group
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