Associate Attorney - Commercial Real Estate Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join our client's remote / hybrid boutique law firm specializing in commercial real estate finance.

This role focuses on Delaware entity opinions and substantive nonconsolidation opinions for complex financing transactions. With a collaborative team and a strong niche practice, this position offers significant growth potential and a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities :

• Draft Delaware entity opinions and substantive non-consolidation opinions for commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Review and prepare organizational documents related to entity formation and transaction structuring.
• Apply bankruptcy-remote entity criteria in accordance with industry standards.
• Manage a high-volume transaction pipeline while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in deliverables.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices to meet client expectations and deliver quality work.
• Provide guidance on complex legal matters related to Delaware statutes and real estate finance.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions to address transaction-specific legal requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and legal developments impacting commercial real estate finance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in Delaware and other jurisdictions as needed.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Delaware Bar admission strongly preferred; additional admissions in other states are beneficial.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial real estate finance or a related practice area.
• Expertise in drafting Delaware opinions and nonconsolidation opinions is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with bankruptcy-remote entity structuring and related analyses.
• Strong background in managing high-volume transactions while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for client interaction and teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in both remote and occasional in-office settings.