Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

About the Role A growing real estate law practice is seeking a senior attorney to lead sophisticated lender-side commercial real estate finance transactions. You will manage deals from inception through closing, work directly with clients, and help deliver creative legal solutions across a nationwide portfolio. What You'll Do Independently manage complex commercial real estate lending transactions from inception to closing. Draft and negotiate loan documents for large transactions, including construction and mezzanine loans. Supervise and provide substantive corrections to junior associates' work on active matters. Serve as a primary client contact and develop practical solutions for private lenders. Collaborate with partners and paralegals on lender-side matters involving assets such as industrial properties and data centers. What We're Looking For Eight or more years of lender-side commercial real estate finance experience, with a record of independently running deals. Experience representing private, non-institutional lenders and negotiating complex transactions with sophisticated opposing counsel. Substantive drafting and negotiation experience, including construction, mezzanine, or workout financing; experience limited to diligence or title review is not sufficient. Experience supervising junior attorneys and willingness to stay hands-on with drafting and deal work. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility to waive in. A relevant deal sheet and a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach; boutique or mid-sized real estate law firm experience is valued. Familiarity with Harvey AI and other AI drafting tools is relevant. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $300,000 to $500,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location Remote within the United States. Primary location: Los Angeles, California.