About this role
Commercial Real Estate Lending Associate Attorney
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Lending Associate Attorney to join its Charlotte office. This opportunity is designed for an attorney with a sophisticated lender-side real estate finance practice and meaningful experience with CMBS and/or CLO loan originations.
The attorney will represent institutional lending clients in complex commercial real estate financing transactions involving a variety of property types, including multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, and industrial assets.
Responsibilities
- Represent institutional lenders and other sophisticated financing clients in commercial real estate loan originations
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, notes, mortgages, guarantees, and related financing documents
- Manage due diligence involving leases, zoning matters, organizational documents, title and survey matters, and third-party reports
- Advise clients on transaction structures and issues affecting CMBS or CLO execution
- Coordinate transactions from initial documentation through closing and post-closing
- Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and third-party professionals throughout the transaction
- Assist with loan review and preparation for subsequent securitization
Qualifications
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4+ years of commercial real estate finance experience
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Significant experience representing institutional lenders, investment banks, CMBS lenders, or similar lending clients
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Meaningful experience with CMBS and/or CLO loan originations
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Strong understanding of commercial real estate loan documentation and due diligence
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Familiarity with securitization considerations and structured lending transactions
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Strong academic credentials, legal writing skills, and attention to detail
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Active North Carolina Bar admission or ability to obtain admission through waiver
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate finance attorney seeking sophisticated transactions, significant client responsibility, competitive large-firm compensation, and long-term professional growth within an established national practice.
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JOB ID: 180832