Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law firm in Bellevue or Seattle, Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience to join a highly regarded Real Property practice. The role focuses on sophisticated real estate finance transactions, with an emphasis on representing lenders in affordable housing, community development, and other complex financing matters.

• Represent lenders, developers, and investors in sophisticated real estate finance transactions, including construction loans, permanent financing, and affordable housing projects.

• Assist with transactions involving Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), tax-exempt bond financings, and other public financing structures.

• Support commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, and leasing matters.

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and other transaction agreements.

• Conduct and manage real estate and finance due diligence, including title, survey, and organizational document review.

• Coordinate with lenders, developers, investors, public agencies, and other stakeholders throughout the transaction process.

• Assist with transaction closings and financing documentation.

• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals across multiple offices on complex real estate matters.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar.

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.

• Experience representing lenders, borrowers, or developers in commercial real estate finance transactions.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in affordable housing finance, LIHTC transactions, tax-exempt bond financings, or public-private development projects.

• Experience conducting real estate and finance due diligence, including title and survey review.

• Experience assisting with loan closings, financing documentation, and transaction management.

• Prior law firm experience preferred.

• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively in a team environment.

• Salary: $215,000-$310,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

  • Commuter and transit benefits

  • Voluntary life, disability, accident, long-term care, and pet insurance

  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility