Our client, an elite US law firm, is looking to hire a senior (4th to 6th year) associate into its market-leading Real Estate Finance team in Century City.
The team advises clients on a full complement of real estate and finance transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financing, preferred equity transactions, corporate REIT financing, acquisitions and dispositions, acquisition financing, joint ventures, and commercial leasing.
The team represents private equity firms, investors, REITs, and financial institutions on matters across a variety of real estate asset classes, including office, industrial, raw land, retail, hospitality, single and multifamily developments, and medical.
The team advises lenders on investing and lending up and down the capital stack, including advising on mortgage lending (CMBS and non-CMBS), construction financing, revolving borrowing base loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, and joint ventures. With developer and investor clients, the team negotiates and documents purchase and sale agreements, joint ventures, ground leases, and Easements (primarily for the construction, development, and repositioning of real property).
This is a global law firm with a reputation for handling complex, high-stakes matters. As a lawyer at the firm, you can expect to work on challenging legal cases and deals that require sophisticated problem-solving skills. The firm emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and fostering strong relationships among its lawyers.
This firm is known for its commitment to professional growth and development. The firm provides mentorship programs, training, and opportunities for advancement within the organization. The firm invests in the professional development of its lawyers and provides opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm.
Candidates must have outstanding academics and be qualified in California.