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Real Estate Finance Associate — Real Estate

A leading US law firm

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Midlevel associate role in a full-service US law firm’s real estate practice, open to candidates in the Seattle/Bellevue area. The position focuses on real estate finance transactions with significant work representing lenders on financings that support affordable housing, community development and public-private projects.

The role offers hands-on responsibility on construction and permanent loans, tax-credit and tax-exempt bond financings, and related commercial real estate matters. You will work closely with deal teams across offices, coordinate with public agencies and stakeholders, and support complex closings and documentation.

  • JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in Washington State
  • Minimum 2+ years of real estate transactional experience, ideally with real estate finance matters
  • Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or developers on construction and permanent loans and other commercial real estate financings
  • Experience or strong interest in affordable housing finance, LIHTC transactions, tax‑exempt bond financing, or public‑private development projects
  • Skill conducting real estate and finance due diligence, including title and survey review, and supporting loan closings and financing documentation
  • Prior law firm experience, strong research/writing/analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments independently and collaboratively

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