What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $210,000.00 - $217,500.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Work on sophisticated lender-side real estate finance deals with experienced attorneys and top-tier clients
- Strong Minnesota compensation band that’s clearly stated upfront
- Hands-on role with real responsibility on transactions that will accelerate your development
- Supportive team environment with mentoring and real career runway
- National platform with deep resources across real estate, finance, and development work
Location
On-site in Minneapolis, Minnesota — collaborative, deal-driven environment with strong training and direct exposure to complex transactions.
Note
This role requires an active Minnesota bar license and at least 1 year of real estate transactional experience. Lender-side finance experience is strongly preferred.
About Our Client
Our client is a nationally recognized law firm with a broad platform and strong resources across more than 70 practice areas. They’re known for investing in attorney development through mentoring, early responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated, high-impact matters.
Job Description
- Represent lenders in a broad range of real estate finance transactions
- Support complex acquisitions, financings, and development-related matters
- Draft and negotiate loan documents, ancillary agreements, and closing materials
- Manage diligence and closing checklists and help drive deals to the finish line
- Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, title companies, and internal teams
- Conduct legal research and produce clear, business-minded written work product
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategy, documentation, and transaction execution
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) required
- Active license to practice law in the State of Minnesota
- 1 year of real estate transactional experience required
- Experience representing lenders in real estate finance transactions strongly preferred
- Strong research, writing, and academic credentials
- Large law firm experience strongly preferred
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive culture with real mentoring and partner access
- Sophisticated deal work that builds a standout transactional skill set
- High compensation for the Minnesota market
- Strong platform and resources without a “lost in the crowd” feel
- Clear growth path for attorneys building a long-term real estate practice
JPC-610
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $210,000 - $217,500