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Real Estate Capital Markets & Joint Venture Associate

Practice Area: Real Estate Finance | Joint Ventures | Private Equity

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $260,000 – $390,000 (Base salary commensurate with class year and experience; highly competitive benefits package and market-leading performance bonuses included)

About the Firm:

Our client is a preeminent Global AmLaw 50 powerhouse that sits at the intersection of capital and innovation. Renowned for their top-tier capabilities, their Real Estate practice is consistently recognized as Band 1 by Chambers USA and is widely considered one of the most sophisticated platforms in the industry. With a history spanning over a century, this firm has cemented its reputation as a "Game Changer," particularly within the private equity, technology, and real estate capital markets sectors. They advise some of the world's largest asset managers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and financial institutions. This firm offers a distinctively collaborative culture that champions entrepreneurialism, offering associates the rare opportunity to work on headline-making deals while receiving world-class mentorship from leaders in the field.

Job Description

This is a high-impact role for a mid-level associate ready to manage sophisticated transactional matters within a dynamic real estate group. The successful candidate will not merely support but actively drive complex deal processes. Day-to-day responsibilities will focus heavily on transactional real estate finance and equity structuring. You will draft, review, and negotiate intricate documents related to joint ventures, including limited liability company agreements and partnership structures involving complex waterfall distributions and governance issues.

Furthermore, you will represent both lenders and borrowers in high-value financing transactions, including senior, mezzanine, and construction loans. The role encompasses a broad spectrum of asset classes, including industrial, multi-family, life sciences, office, retail, and hospitality. You will also manage significant components of acquisitions and dispositions, overseeing due diligence, title and survey review, and closing mechanics. This position requires a strategic thinker capable of navigating the nuances of the capital stack and providing commercially astute advice to sophisticated clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record (Law Review or Journals preferred).
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, or the ability to waive in promptly.
• 3 to 6 years of substantive experience in commercial real estate law, specifically within a top-tier law firm environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Real Estate Finance (debt and equity) and Joint Venture formation.
• Experience handling transactions across diverse asset classes such as Industrial, Hospitality, and Multi-family.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with complex cross-border transactions or portfolio acquisitions.
• Familiarity with REIT structures and tax-driven real estate vehicles.
• Proven ability to manage junior associates and paralegals on deal teams.
• Strong project management skills with the capacity to handle multiple high-stakes closings simultaneously.
• A "deal sheet" demonstrating significant responsibility on transactions valued in excess of $50M.

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.