Senior Counsel – Senior AVP, Commercial Real Estate Finance
Wells Fargo
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Charlotte • California • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $139,000 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide legal support for the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) business, with a focus on syndicated lending and real estate finance
- Support loan originations and related activity across bilateral and syndicated transactions, including construction, acquisition, and complex portfolio financings
- Advise on a range of specialized real estate asset classes—hospitality, digital infrastructure/data centers, and seniors housing
- Structure and negotiate sophisticated credit facilities
- Support syndicated loan activity and subordinate debt structures, including senior/mezzanine and A/B loans
- Partner closely with business leaders and cross‑functional legal teams to manage legal risk, drive transaction execution, and support strategic growth across high‑visibility CRE markets
- Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning
- Review and analyze moderately complex challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Provide guidance to internal clients on legal matters to assist with legal risk assessment, planning and policy decisions, claims against the Company, probability of loss, and develop cost-effective risk mitigation strategies
- Draft documents, and review and negotiate documents prepared by outside counsel
- Independently resolve moderately complex issues and lead team to meet deliverables
- Identify and analyze complex legal issues, develop conclusions, and make recommendations for issue resolution
- Collaborate with peers, colleagues, and mid-level managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
- Lead projects, teams, or serve as a mentor for less experienced staff
- Work directly with business clients and develop an in-depth understanding of business unit activities and products
- Partner with business leaders and management of other corporate departments to develop and implement risk management programs
Requirements
- 4+ years of Law experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Active State Bar membership or the equivalent in a country outside the United States
- Experience as a practicing attorney in representing clients with respect to commercial real estate loan originations, syndications, and other Commercial Real Estate (CRE) transactions
- Experience with CRE balance sheet lending, loan syndications, and structured lending
- Experience with construction finance
- Familiarity with lending activity for specialized real estate asset classes, including hospitality, data centers and seniors housing
- Experience with title and survey matters
- Extensive experience conducting research and providing counsel and guidance regarding complex legal issues
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a high degree of collaboration.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid time off
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Parental leave
- Critical caregiving leave
- Discounts and savings
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for dependent children
- Adoption reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
commercial real estatesyndicated lendingreal estate financeloan originationscredit facilitiessubordinate debt structuresconstruction financelegal researchdocument draftingissue resolution
Soft Skills
attention to detailcollaborationleadershipmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationrisk assessmentstrategic planningnegotiationanalytical thinking
Certifications
Active State Bar membership