Finance Associate - Commercial Real Estate POST NUMBER: 466036
Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate
Location: Franklin, TN
Schedule: M-F 8-5pm (Hybrid – WFH Fridays)
Direct Hire Opportunity
Salary: $180K-190K
About our Client
A forward-thinking, multi-office law firm redefining legal practice through creativity, technology, and innovation. Our attorneys provide exceptional legal services across a broad range of practice areas including commercial real estate, corporate law, litigation, bankruptcy, employment law, intellectual property, and more.
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-caliber Commercial Real Estate Finance Associate to join a sophisticated transactional practice. This is a direct-support role working closely with a senior transactional attorney on complex, high-stakes financial matters. The ideal candidate will play a key role in representing major financial institutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial lending transactions.
This position is permanent and based in our Franklin, TN office, with flexibility to work from home on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate will gain exposure to a wide range of commercial finance matters, including:
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Bilateral & Syndicated Loans: Supporting transactions from single-lender deals to complex multi-bank syndications
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Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Finance: Assisting with financings across diverse corporate and industrial sectors
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Commercial Real Estate & Construction: Drafting and negotiating loan documents for real estate acquisitions and large-scale construction projects
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Managing transactional closings, drafting complex loan documentation, and advising on creditor rights
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Maintaining and organizing large volumes of electronic files in a paperless environment
Required Qualifications
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Experience: Minimum 3 years (5 years preferred) of dedicated experience in commercial real estate finance or corporate finance
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Credentials: Strong academic background with experience in Big Law or a reputable boutique firm
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Technical Skills:
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Highly tech-savvy and comfortable in a paperless environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Sheets
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Comfortable learning new systems and software
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Experience working on Mac-based systems preferred (can be taught)
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Mindset:
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Self-sufficient and able to manage administrative aspects of transactions independently
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Math-minded with strong attention to detail
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Comfortable managing complex workflows without heavy support staff involvement
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What Sets This Role Apart
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Entrepreneurial, collegial, and team-oriented legal environment
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Strong emphasis on innovation, technology, and independent workflow
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Creative and intellectually challenging legal work that is rarely routine
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Transparent leadership and a supportive, non-micromanaged culture
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Business casual dress code (jeans allowed)
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Small, close-knit local office (approximately 15 employees)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.