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Atlanta, GA, United States

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-11 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its team in Atlanta, GA. The candidate must have 4-6 years of experience in real estate financing, lender representation, co-lender/intercreditor agreements, and/or commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). The role requires strong academic credentials, along with exceptional verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills to effectively serve clients in complex real estate matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise and represent clients in real estate financing transactions, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing loan agreements, mortgages, and related security instruments.
• Provide legal counsel to lenders on complex financing matters, focusing on co-lender and intercreditor agreements.
• Manage commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on real estate transactions, including title and survey reviews, and assist in resolving title defects.
• Draft and revise a variety of legal documents related to real estate transactions, including loan agreements, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and other security documents.
• Offer strategic legal advice on structuring, negotiating, and executing real estate transactions to meet client objectives.
• Lead negotiations and interact with opposing counsel, clients, and other stakeholders to facilitate the closing of real estate transactions.
• Work closely with the internal legal team and external parties to ensure smooth and timely transaction closings.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in real estate law, regulations, and market trends affecting real estate financing and CMBS.
• Address post-closing matters and provide ongoing legal support to clients regarding real estate financing and compliance.

Requirements:

• Experience: 4-6 years of experience in real estate financing, lender representation, co-lender/intercreditor agreements, and CMBS transactions.
• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in Georgia or eligible for admission.
• Academic Credentials: Excellent academic performance is required.

Certifications:

• Active member in good standing with the Georgia State Bar or eligible for waiver.

Skills:

• Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills, with experience in real estate financing and CMBS transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• Proficiency in negotiating and reviewing legal documents related to real estate and financing.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple, complex transactions simultaneously.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team and work independently on client matters.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication to client service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Georgia real estate laws and regulations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of environmental and zoning issues related to real estate transactions is beneficial.

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