Real Estate Finance Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP seeks an Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join the real estate finance group within the Finance Department. Preferred office locations include Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas.

Candidates should have extensive experience with a wide-range of debt, debt-like and equity transactions secured by or invested in, directly or indirectly, real estate projects with particular experience with construction financing and multi-tiered capital transactions. This is a great opportunity to become part of our long-standing national finance practice which has closed real estate finance transactions in all 50 states with exposure to sophisticated structured real estate finance, preferred equity investments, and distressed commercial real estate matters (transactional). The group tends to focus on lender/capital provider-side work though it also handles a wide-range of borrower-side work. Experience with either or a blend of both is acceptable. Additionally, the position provides the opportunity to consistently work one-on-one with partners while gaining direct client contact in a collegial environment.

Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated entrepreneurial candidate to thrive in a collegial environment at a firm with a national profile and emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and professional development. An active bar license in the location for which you wish to be considered is required. The salary for this position is expected to be $205,000-$275,000 depending on experience and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

We are accepting submissions for this position from search firms with which we have active fee agreements in place. Please contact Dana Casterella, Manager of Legal Recruiting, at [email protected].