Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Pay: $ - $ per year

• Work on sophisticated lender‑side real estate finance deals with experienced attorneys and top‑tier clients
• Strong Minnesota compensation band that’s clearly stated upfront
• Hands‑on role with real responsibility on transactions that will accelerate your development
• Supportive team environment with mentoring and real career runway
• National platform with deep resources across real estate, finance, and development work

On‑site in Minneapolis, Minnesota – collaborative, deal‑driven environment with strong training and direct exposure to complex transactions.

This role requires an active Minnesota bar license and at least 1 year of real estate transactional experience. Lender‑side finance experience is strongly preferred.

Our client is a nationally recognized law firm with a broad platform and strong resources across more than 70 practice areas. They’re known for investing in attorney development through mentoring, early responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated, high‑impact matters.

• Represent lenders in a broad range of real estate finance transactions
• Support complex acquisitions, financings, and development‑related matters
• Draft and negotiate loan documents, ancillary agreements, and closing materials
• Manage diligence and closing checklists and help drive deals to the finish line
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and internal teams
• Conduct legal research and produce clear, business‑minded written work product
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy, documentation, and transaction execution

• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Active license to practice law in the State of Minnesota
• 1+ year of real estate transactional experience required
• Experience representing lenders in real estate finance transactions strongly preferred
• Strong research, writing, and academic credentials
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred

• Supportive culture with real mentoring and partner access
• Sophisticated deal work that builds a standout transactional skill set
• High compensation for the Minnesota market
• Strong platform and resources without a “lost in the crowd” feel
• Clear growth path for attorneys building a long‑term real estate practice

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance