Senior Real Estate Associate / Special Counsel, Lender-Side Finance

Job overview

The Senior Real Estate Associate / Special Counsel role is onsite in Washington, DC, with a stated salary range of $390,000–$435,000 per year. The role supports a growing commercial real estate practice, with at least 60% of the practice focused on lender-side work. The attorney represents lenders in commercial real estate financing transactions, managing matters from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing. The role contributes to transaction execution through legal analysis, documentation, client communication, and collaboration with the real estate practice.

What you'll do

• Represent lenders in commercial real estate loan transactions
• draft, review, and negotiate financing documents
• manage transaction work from structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing
• analyze real estate and financing issues
• coordinate with clients, borrowers’ counsel, and deal participants
• maintain at least 60% lender-side practice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior real estate associate

special counsel

lender-side finance

commercial real estate

real estate loans

loan documentation

negotiation

washington dc

direct counsel

$390k–$435k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Construction lending experience is preferred but not required; 6+ years of law firm experience required.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.