Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-Level) | Seattle Area

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm with a strong and growing Pacific Northwest presence, is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate to join its Seattle-area real estate practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated practice focused on commercial real estate finance transactions, particularly lender-side representations involving affordable housing, community development, and other complex financing matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced partners representing lenders, developers, and investors on a wide range of real estate transactions. This role offers substantial client exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in affordable housing finance and commercial real estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, developers, and investors in complex real estate finance transactions.
• Assist with construction and permanent loan transactions, including affordable housing and community development projects.
• Support transactions involving Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds, and other public financing structures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and related transaction agreements.
• Conduct and manage real estate and finance due diligence, including title, survey, and organizational reviews.
• Coordinate transaction processes among lenders, borrowers, investors, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, and leasing matters.
• Support transaction closings and ongoing deal management.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professional staff across offices on sophisticated real estate matters.

Candidates should have at least 2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience and be admitted to practice in Washington State. Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or developers in real estate finance transactions is preferred, along with experience or a strong interest in affordable housing finance, LIHTC transactions, tax-exempt bond financings, and public-private development projects. Candidates should possess strong drafting, negotiation, due diligence, analytical, and project management skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Compensation is expected to range from $230,000 to $315,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401(k) retirement savings opportunities; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance programs; commuter benefits; voluntary supplemental insurance options; pet insurance; and eligibility for discretionary bonus consideration. If interested, please apply today. Call Corey with any questions at 720.504.2668.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.