Senior Level Real Estate Finance Associate-Cleveland, OH
Ice Miller
$205,000 - $235,000 / year
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Description
Ice Miller seeks a senior level associate to join our real estate finance practice in Cleveland, OH. Ideal candidates will have five (5) to eight (8) years of experience.
About the Role:
Desired candidates will have experience with a range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including loans, portfolio transactions, construction and permanent financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Experience drafting and negotiating loan documents and real estate contracts, analyzing title and survey matters, and addressing due diligence issues is preferred.
Successful candidates will primarily work with our business group in Cleveland, representing lenders and borrowers in varied and complex financial transactions with a particular focus on representing private equity funds, family offices, and long-term care investors and providers in structuring, negotiating, documenting, and closing complex M&A transactions, real estate acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, leases, and private placements. Significant prior experience within these areas is a must. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to prioritize and manage workload.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in management of all aspects of finance transactions, including negotiation, documentation, and closing
- Work on sophisticated and complex real estate finance transactions on behalf of clients in the middle-market
- Work directly with clients and participate in business development activities
- Delegate to and supervise the work of junior associates in the business and real estate groups
- Have opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment
Requirements:
- D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and in-house environment
- Active law license in the state where office is located
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
- Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
- One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
- A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
- The salary range for this position is $205,000 to $235,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses
Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
- Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
- One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
- A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
- The salary range for this position is $205,000 to $235,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses
About this role
Ice Miller's Cleveland office is building out its real estate finance practice and needs a senior associate with five to eight years of law firm and in-house experience to handle sophisticated middle-market transactions. You'd work primarily with private equity funds, family offices, and long-term care investors on complex deals—M&A transactions, acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, leases, and private placements. The role demands hands-on involvement in negotiating and documenting commercial real estate financings, analyzing title and survey issues, managing due diligence, and closing transactions alongside clients and partners.
Beyond transaction work, you'd supervise junior associates, participate in business development, and have a direct path to advancement within a collegial mid-size firm. The position requires a J.D. from an accredited law school with strong credentials, an active license in Ohio, and a track record of managing complex deals independently and collaboratively. Ice Miller offers competitive compensation ($205,000–$235,000 plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses), standard benefits, one-on-one career coaching, and a culture centered on mentorship and professional growth.
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