Description:
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 Seattle, Denver, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.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.
How to Apply:
Ballard Spahr is a nationally recognized law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr means joining a team of talented mentors, colleagues, and friends, supported by strong leadership that actively encourages professional growth.
To apply, please submit a resume, law school transcript, deal sheet, and cover letter (optional) through our online application system. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
