Real Estate Finance Attorney

Distinct | North America
Charlotte, NC

Real Estate Finance Attorney

Charlotte, North Carolina

Compensation: $210,000 – $425,000 (DOE)


A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Real Estate Finance Associate (2–7 years’ experience) to join its growing Charlotte office. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate finance and CMBS transactions within a highly regarded national practice, alongside strong mentorship and a clear path for long-term career growth.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent lenders, borrowers, servicers, and institutional clients in complex real estate finance and CMBS transactions
  • Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements, securitization-related documents, and other transaction materials
  • Manage transactions from inception through closing, coordinating with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and other deal parties
  • Advise clients on structuring, strategic, and commercial considerations across a wide range of finance matters
  • Handle acquisitions, refinancing, mezzanine financing, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) deals involving diverse asset classes
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships while delivering exceptional legal service


Ideal Background:

  • 2–7 years of experience handling commercial real estate finance matters, including CMBS transactions
  • Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or institutional investors in sophisticated finance deals
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative transactional environment
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and project management ability


What the Firm Offers

  • Exposure to high-profile, market-leading real estate finance and CMBS transactions
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented team environment
  • Meaningful opportunities for advancement and business development
  • Competitive compensation and a premier national platform


Apply Today:

Apply with your resume for a confidential discussion. If your resume isn’t up to date, feel free to reach out directly via LinkedIn or email at [email protected] or call 252-516-4403 to learn more.

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