Real Estate Finance Mid-Level Associate

The role

Holland & Knight seeks a Real Estate Finance Mid-Level Associate for their Charlotte office. This role is part of the Finance and Real Estate practice groups and requires 4+ years of experience, focusing on the origination of CMBS and/or CLO loans.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents, including loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages/deeds of trust, guarantees, and ancillary documents
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including review of zoning reports, leases, organizational documents, and third-party reports
• Structure transactions to comply with CMBS securitization requirements, including coordination with originators, underwriters, and securitization counsel
• Advise clients on structural and legal issues affecting securitization eligibility and marketability
• Coordinate closings and manage transaction timelines, including interaction with clients, borrower’s counsel, and third-party service providers
• Support post-closing matters and prepare with loan reviews in anticipation of securitization

What we're looking for

Benefits