Real Estate Finance Associate
simpson judge usaFort Lauderdale (FL)
Real Estate Finance Associate
Posted 12 days ago
simpson judge usaFort Lauderdale (FL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Real Estate Finance Associate 4+ years Miami, Florida | Hybrid 2 days from home ~ $250,000 - $350,000 Join a global AM100 law firm in its Miami office as a Real Estate Finance Associate, working within an established and growing team advising banks, debt funds, financial institutions, investment firms and borrowers on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. The Miami team is led by an experienced Real Estate Finance partner and forms part of a global real estate finance practice, giving associates exposure to complex domestic, cross-border and structured financing matters across a wide range of asset classes. The work includes loan origination, purchase, sale, syndication and securitisation, alongside construction, permanent, bridge and mezzanine financing. The firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment, with strong opportunities for professional development, client exposure and progression within a global platform.
What You'll Do:
- Represent lenders and borrowers on commercial real estate finance transactions
- Draft and negotiate loan documents and related agreements
- Handle due diligence across real estate, title, survey and financing matters
- Work on acquisition, construction, bridge, permanent and mezzanine loans
- Support syndicated lending and other complex financing transactions
- Work directly with clients, opposing counsel and other transaction parties
- Assist with restructurings, workouts and distressed real estate matters
What You'll Need:
- 4+ years of commercial real estate finance experience at a law firm
- Strong experience representing lenders and/or borrowers
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Experience with construction lending, bridge, mezzanine, syndications, intercreditor matters or CMBS is highly desireable.
Experience across commercial property sectors such as hospitality, multifamily, retail or residential
Florida Bar admission, or eligibility to obtain it promptly
Strong academic credentials
What Else?
Competitive base salary plus bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and retirement benefitsPTO and parental leave
Miami-based role with at least 3 days per week in the office
Global platform with opportunities to work across offices and jurisdictions
Strong client and partner exposure
Professional development and career progression opportunities
If you're interested, or would like to learn more, please reach out below.
Cait Woodrow-Smith(645) 202-0868
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