Contract Real Estate Finance Attorney (Remote)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an experienced real estate finance attorney for engagement through the firm's alternative-track contract attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. The selected contract attorney will work with the Real Property practice group handling lender-side financing matters. The selected attorney must hold active bar admission in their state of residence and in a state where DWT maintains an office. While attorneys may work remotely, attorneys must support Pacific Time Zone business hours.

The selected attorney will assist with commercial real estate financing, supporting lenders with various transactions, including affordable housing finance deals and projects involving low-income housing tax credits. Experience with varying types of agreements and documents, including standard origination closings, loan modifications, and subordinate loans, is preferred. Additionally, candidates should have experience working with third parties, such as investors, subordinate lenders, and title / escrow companies.

The selected resource will work directly with DWT partners, client teams, and other stakeholders in support of the Firm's clients. Attorneys should be highly organized and will be required to regularly manage multiple matters with competing deadlines. Attorneys should be able to work independently, be highly responsive, and exercise good judgement .

This contract position offers the flexibility of remote and part-time work with an anticipated average of 20 hours / week. Hours may fluctuate on a weekly basis and reach up to full-time depending on the availability of appropriate work. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract, there is a possibility of an extension or renewal of an additional term for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys interested in establishing an alternative-track working relationship with the firm on an exclusive basis.

The ideal candidate will have :

• 2+ years of lender-side financing experience at a mid- to large- law firm , representing corporate clients, including major institutional banks.
• Residency and active bar admission in AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, or WDC.
• Bar admission in California is a plus, but it is not required.
• Experience with complex financing transactions for the acquisition, development, refinance, and disposition of commercial properties.
• Strong drafting skills and experience managing closing transactions to completion.
• Experience with affordable housing is a plus, but it is not required.
• High-level of responsiveness and client service abilities.
• Availability to work remotely from 20-40 hours per week and maintain PST business hours.
• Flexibility for anticipated hours to fluctuate as needed.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.
• Excellent proactive communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships and communicate verbally and in writing with clients, firm members, and other business contacts.
• Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to produce high quality work-product in a high-volume practice.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position is managed by DWT's flexible attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). This role is not eligible for benefits. Due to the structure of the DWTSurge program, DWTSurge employees are not eligible for the firm's pro bono, DEI, and other activities or opportunities outside of the above stated scope of work. We are interested in candidates electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

Salary Range :

The hourly range for this position in CA, MD, MN, NY, OR, WA, and WDC is $115 to $145 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Additional benefits include :

First Stop Health Telemedicine : Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24 / 7, covered by the firm

TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program : Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Milk Stork : Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

Wellness Benefits :

Peloton App

Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE AND CALIFORNIA STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiter, Zo Melcher, at zoemelcher@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client's and each lawyer's work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

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