Real Estate Finance Associate

Our client, an Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Real Estate Finance Associate to join their Atlanta office as part of a national real estate finance platform. This role is well suited for an associate with strong transactional experience who is eager to grow with a collaborative and expanding practice.

The practice represents a wide range of commercial real estate lenders, including banks, insurance companies, mortgage REITs, debt funds, and other institutional and alternative capital providers. Attorneys regularly advise on loan originations and financings across all major asset classes, including office, retail, multifamily, industrial, mixed-use developments, hospitality and resort properties, storage facilities, manufactured housing communities, and single-family rental portfolios.

Associates in this group are deeply involved in transactions from inception through closing and post-closing, working closely with partners and clients to structure, negotiate, and execute complex financings. The team is known for its practical, problem‑solving approach and regularly collaborates with colleagues in tax, capital markets, bankruptcy and restructuring, environmental, litigation, and corporate practices to support clients on complex and distressed matters.

• Work on loan origination matters, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity.
• Draft and negotiate loan documentation and manage transactions through closing and post-closing.
• Assist with asset management, workouts, and exit strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices on national transactions.

• 4+ years of substantive real estate finance experience.
• Experience running lender‑side transactions independently.
• Strong academic background and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex transactions efficiently.
• Admission to the Georgia Bar required.
• Competitive base salary, anticipated to range from $220,000 to $300,000
  , based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and firm‑recognized holidays.
• Exposure to nationally recognized real estate finance work involving billions in loan originations across all 50 states.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, national platform that supports professional development, mentorship, and long‑term career growth.
• Collegial, inclusive culture focused on high‑quality work and sustainable career progression.