Real Estate Finance Associate - Mid to Sr.

Job Title: Real Estate Finance Associate – Midlevel – Seattle or Bellevue
Job ID: 89199
Location: Bellevue, Washington

Overview:
Our client seeks a real estate associate in the Seattle area to join its robust Real Property practice. This role will focus primarily on real estate finance transactions, with a particular emphasis on representation of lenders in financing matters supporting affordable housing and community development projects. The associate will work closely with partners representing lenders, developers, and investors in sophisticated real estate finance transactions, including construction and permanent loans, tax credit financings, and public-private development projects. The position offers significant exposure to complex financing structures while also providing opportunities to work on broader commercial real estate matters.


What you will be doing:

• Assist in representing lenders, developers, and investors in complex real estate finance transactions, including construction and permanent loans and loans involving affordable housing/community development projects, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), tax-exempt bonds and other public financing structures

• Provide support on other commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures and development projects, and leasing matters

• Assist with drafting and negotiating loan and other transaction documents, reviewing transaction structures, and supporting closing processes

• Conduct and manage customary real estate and finance due diligence, including title and survey analysis and review of organizational due diligence materials

• Assist with coordination among lenders, developers, investors, public agencies, and other stakeholders on various due diligence, documentation, and closing matters

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and team members across offices on complex real estate and financing matters

What you must have:

• JD from an accredited law school

• Admission to practice in Washington State

• Minimum 2+ years of real estate transactional experience

• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or developers in commercial real estate financing transactions

• Experience or interest in affordable housing finance, LIHTC transactions, tax-exempt bond financing, or public-private development projects

• Experience conducting customary real estate and finance due diligence, including title and survey review

• Experience assisting with loan closings, financing documentation, and transaction coordination

• Prior law firm experience and commitment to working in a collaborative law firm environment

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while working both independently and collaboratively
   

Salary/Rate Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $310,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.


Other Information:

• Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.

• Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Documents Required:

• Resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a copy of law school transcript

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com