• Location: Denver
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Admits: COLORADO
  • Salary: $230,000 - $285,000
  • Specialties: FINANCE, STRUCTURED FINANCE

Sr. Real Estate Finance Associate (4+ yrs) – Denver

  • Position Locations: Denver
  • Salary: $230,000 - $285,000
  • Schedule: 3/2 Hybrid
  • Admits: COLORADO
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Specialties: FINANCE, STRUCTURED FINANCE

Firm Description:
Our client is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 750 attorneys across 18 offices nationwide. Known for its strategic legal counsel and business solutions, the firm has strong practices in litigation, business transactions, finance, intellectual property, and real estate. It is recognized for its collaborative culture, commitment to innovation, and dedication to client service and pro bono work.

Position Description:

Real Estate Finance Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Finance practice in Denver.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking to work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions within a highly regarded national finance platform. The successful candidate will gain exposure to complex lending, structured finance, preferred equity investments, and distressed real estate matters while working closely with clients and senior attorneys.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in a broad range of real estate finance transactions

  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents relating to:

    • Mortgage and mezzanine financing

    • Preferred equity investments

    • Structured real estate finance transactions

    • Distressed real estate transactions

    • Other debt, debt-like, and equity investments

  • Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction structuring

  • Manage transactions from inception through closing

  • Coordinate with clients, lenders, borrowers, investors, and other transaction parties

  • Collaborate with internal specialists and deal teams to execute complex real estate finance matters

  • Maintain direct client contact and assist in developing long-term client relationships

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Active Colorado Bar admission

  • 4+ years of transactional experience focused on real estate finance

  • Experience with a broad range of:

    • Real estate secured lending transactions

    • Debt and debt-like investments

    • Equity investments involving real estate assets

  • Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or a combination of both

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent academic credentials

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously

Preferred Experience

  • Structured real estate finance transactions

  • Preferred equity investments

  • Distressed commercial real estate transactions

  • Complex commercial lending matters

  • National or regional finance practice experience

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions across a national platform. Attorneys benefit from:

  • Direct collaboration with experienced partners

  • Significant client interaction and responsibility

  • Exposure to complex and high-value transactions

  • A collaborative and collegial work environment

  • Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

  • Long-term career growth within a nationally recognized practice

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $230,000 – $285,000 annually

  • Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit

Additional compensation and benefits may include:

  • Performance and profit-sharing bonus opportunities

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Professional development and continued training opportunities

Location

  • Denver, Colorado

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

  • Resume

  • Law School Transcript

  • Deal Sheet

  • Cover Letter (optional)

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Samir Metovic

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