Description:

At An American Financial Services Mutual Organization Based in Milwaukee, We Are Strong, Innovative and Growing. We Invest in Our People. We Care and Make a Positive Difference.

At An American Financial Services Mutual Organization Based in Milwaukee, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at An American Financial Services Mutual Organization Based in Milwaukee.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of An American Financial Services Mutual Organization Based in Milwaukee. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

An American Financial Services Mutual Organization Based in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced and agile real estate investment attorney interested in joining a diverse, challenging, and fast-paced practice advising the Company on a wide range of issues as the Company works to transform how clients experience financial security.

What's the role:
This attorney will be a member of the Department's Real Estate Investments Team and will support the Company's $240+ billion investment portfolio. Specifically, this attorney will provide legal advice on matters relating to the Company's commercial mortgage loan and real estate equity portfolio. Most legal work is handled entirely in-house. In addition to base salary discussed below, An American Financial Services Mutual Organization Based in Milwaukee offers a competitive total rewards package including eligibility for a bonus under the Company's annual incentive compensation plan. ?

As a member of the Real Estate Investments Team, this attorney will:

Serve as primary legal counsel to the Company's real estate investment professionals in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex, direct commercial mortgage loans (floating, fixed, permanent and construction), real estate acquisitions and joint venture and development transactions; and
Provide legal support for a wide range of asset management and loan servicing activities for the Company's real estate investment portfolio including development matters, joint venture amendments, consents to loan transfers, leasing and management agreements, and other asset management and loan servicing needs.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

Candidates must have at least three to seven years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial mortgage lending, commercial real estate development, real estate joint ventures, large commercial real estate acquisitions.
To qualify, this candidate must be able to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information, and provide solution-oriented legal advice to business professionals throughout the enterprise.
A candidate must have an exemplary academic record and a Juris Doctorate degree; note that a license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment is required.

Desired Personal Attributes:

The scope of this role may change over time to respond to business needs. The successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable in terms of general skill sets & aspirations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a highly analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive demeanor.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment and to manage a multijurisdictional practice.
Ability to work autonomously and to effectively prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.
A keen problem-solving approach using sound legal reasoning and practical business judgment to identify and address risks and achieve results that balance benefits for all stakeholders of the enterprise.