Real Estate Attorney

Northwestern Mutual•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$144,000 - $248,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Northwestern Mutual Law Department is seeking an experienced and agile real estate attorney to join our Real Estate Investment Team. You’ll have the opportunity to lead sophisticated real estate transactions, working alongside top real estate talent. This role is well-suited for an early-career attorney who is ready to take on increasing responsibility with strong mentorship and support from experienced in-house attorneys. This attorney will support the Company’s $60+ billion real estate investment portfolio, including providing 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. Specifically, serve as primary legal counsel to the Company's real estate investment professionals in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex, 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.

Requirements

3-5 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.
A Juris Doctorate degree and exemplary academic record.
A license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly analytical and curious mind.
Creative, detail-oriented, with the judgment to navigate ambiguity and the willingness to ask questions and collaborate.
High integrity, ethical standards, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills and practical business judgment, with a focus on client service.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary legal counsel to the Company's real estate investment professionals in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex, commercial mortgage loans (floating, fixed, permanent and construction), real estate acquisitions and joint venture and development transactions.
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.