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Northwestern MutualPosted 1 month ago

Real Estate Attorney

$144,000–$144,000 year

On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Structure, negotiate, and document complex commercial mortgage loans, real estate acquisitions, and joint venture transactions for the Company's $60+ billion portfolio. Serve as primary legal counsel to investment professionals on floating, fixed, permanent, and construction loans while supporting asset management and loan servicing activities. Manage development matters, joint venture amendments, consents to loan transfers, leasing agreements, and other servicing needs entirely in-house. Requires a Juris Doctorate and Wisconsin bar admission or commitment to obtain licensure within the first year.

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of legal experience
  • commercial mortgage lending
  • commercial real estate development
  • real estate joint ventures
  • large, commercial real estate acquisitions
  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • exemplary academic record
  • license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin
  • commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment

Desired Qualifications

  • 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

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