Real Estate Finance Partner – Phoenix, Arizona

Job Level: Partner level attorney

Location: Arizona (other locations are considered too)

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description: A nationally recognized law firm with a Chambers-ranked Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced real estate finance partner. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of experience in real estate finance, with substantial experience advising lenders at all stages of financing transactions from term sheet negotiations and documentation to closing and ongoing advice over the life of the loan.

Expertise Required:

• Construction loans of all asset types
• Homebuilder acquisition, development, and vertical construction loans
• Health care real estate
• Dealer finance (including floor planning)
• Financed ground leases
• Bridge and mezzanine loans
• EB-5 debt
• Syndications
• Forbearance arrangements and deed-in-lieu transactions

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in real estate finance transactions
• Draft, negotiate, and/or manage drafting and negotiation of loan documents
• Conduct and/or manage due diligence
• Deliver value to the firm's clients based on core principles
• Utilize the firm's national platform to develop new business opportunities

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in Arizona
• At least 10 years of focused experience in real estate finance
• Portable practice preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits: The firm offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health, vision, dental, 401k, life, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility depends on hours worked.

About the Firm: This Am Law 200 firm, has approximately 500+ attorneys offering a wide array of legal services to clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small entrepreneurial businesses and individuals. The firm has received numerous legal industry recognitions and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, routinely receiving accolades from various industry benchmarks.

Interested candidates should apply with their resume to the provided contact.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.