Associate General Counsel - Corporate / Finance Transactions (real Estate Complex Financing) - [...]
About the Role
OPEN JOB: Associate General Counsel - Corporate / Finance Transactions (real estate complex financing) LOCATION: McLean, Virginia. Relocation packages offered. 6 remote work weeks offered annually. BASE SALARY: $231,000 to $347,000. BONUS ELIGIBLE: Yes. INDUSTRY: Financial Services - Mortgage. JOB CATEGORY: Legal - Attorney. IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are seeking a Senior Attorney with significant experience in one or more of the following: secured finance, structured finance, private credit, leveraged finance, corporate / M&A, asset-based lending, real estate finance, or other complex transactional practices. Position Overview Our client’s Real Estate Team is seeking a senior Transactional Attorney to lead and advise on complex financing, acquisition and other strategic transactions. This role offers the opportunity to handle law-firm-caliber transactional work in-house, with substantial ownership, and direct partnership with business leaders and counterparties. Your Impact Structuring, negotiating and documenting secured financing and other strategic transactions. Advising on intercreditor arrangements, participations, syndications, collateral structures, lien perfection and insolvency-related issues. Negotiating and documenting financing, transfer and other transaction agreements. Advising on portfolio acquisitions, servicing transfers and counterparty strategic transactions, including M&A-related matters. Translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for senior business stakeholders. Helping develop and implement new transaction structures and solutions. Qualifications JD and active bar membership in good standing. Minimum 10 years of transactional experience at a law firm or in-house legal department. Significant experience in one or more of the following: secured finance, structured finance, private credit, leveraged finance, corporate / M&A, asset-based lending, real estate finance, or other complex transactional practices. Strong drafting, negotiation and judgment. Ability to lead transactions from structuring through closing and post-closing execution. Ability to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated general knowledge of AI tools and technologies, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with advancements in artificial intelligence. Keys to Success in this Role Technical Excellence – Excellent drafting and negotiating skills with precise, effective written and oral communication. Problem‑Solver – Creative thinker who develops practical solutions to complex legal and business challenges. Prioritization – Skilled at managing multiple matters simultaneously without losing focus or momentum. Relationship Builder – Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and business partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
- Lead complex financing transactions
- Negotiate and document secured financing
- Advise on intercreditor arrangements and M&A-related matters
Qualifications
- JD degree
- Active bar membership
- 10+ years transactional experience
Required Skills
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