Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney
| Req Number: | HU4LK1 |
| Location: | Dallas, Texas/Hybrid |
| Posted: | 7/30/2025 |
| Category: | Financial : Asset Management |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry has partnered exclusively with a well-established Top 20 industry leader and global manager of real estate assets, with worldwide clients, in a search for a Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney. The position reports to the Managing Director of Dispositions & Financing.
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The company prioritizes focusing on:
- providing innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency for their clients
- providing career exposure, learning and development for their employees
- improving the social and economic well-being of their communities through high ESG standards
The position offers competitive compensation, based on relevant education and experience, plus potential discretionary bonus. Benefits include comprehensive benefits package, paid time off (PTO and holidays), 401K and healthcare (medical, dental, vision, disability). This position is based in Dallas, Texas, and provides the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.
Qualifications:
- J.D. required
- Bachelor Degree in Real Estate or Business Administration (preferred)
- 3+ years of experience as an attorney representing institutional lenders in connection with the origination and closing of commercial mortgage loans
- Experience in syndicated loan transactions, mezzanine loan financings, repurchase agreements, loan securitizations, and preferred equity investments
- Displays working knowledge of commercial mortgage loan fundamentals, documentation, real estate law and due diligence
- Ability to collaborate with external legal counsel and deal team members to create and implement solutions to issues
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to commercial financing regulations, policies, and procedures
Responsibilities:
- Manage documentation, closing, and syndication needs of a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate loans
- Provide subject matter expertise on complex commercial real estate transactions identifying potential issues and solutions
- Engage with and manage external counsel in the preparation and finalization of loan documents, all in accordance with policy, credit standards, and deal approvals
- Oversee the review of environmental, engineering, and other third-party reports as appropriate in coordination with the originations team
- Work closely with the Transaction Coordinator to ensure due diligence procedures and disciplines are being consistently applied
- Assess legal and due diligence issues, evaluate risks, and develop solutions/recommendations with legal counsel and third-party consultants
- Actively participate in and oversee checklist and status calls to discuss status of transactions, issues, risks, and recommended solutions
- Actively participate in investment committee meetings to address issues and provide recommendations as appropriate
- Work with Transaction Coordinator and outside counsel to ensure compliance with client requirements
- Manage the closing process through collection of funds from clients and close of escrow by the title company
- Remain engaged throughout the life of each loan, overseeing loan modifications, workouts, and the pursuit of remedies, as applicable
- This position will supervise Transaction Coordinators on each assigned transaction
- Other duties as assigned
Location: Dallas, Texas 75240 / Hybrid – 3 Days per week in-office minimum
Posting: 510738426
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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