Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Location: 100% Remote | Billable Hours: Zero

About Us

Paradise Law Group is a fast-growing boutique law firm focused exclusively on providing legal opinions for real estate loan transactions. We partner with some of the most recognized names in real estate law, integrating seamlessly with borrower’s deal counsel, lender’s counsel, and our clients to produce and finalize high-quality opinions.

Why Join Us

• High-Impact Work: Collaborate with top professionals in the industry on sophisticated transactions.
• Aligned for Excellence: Rewarded for efficiency, precision, and quality work product.
• Be Part of a Small, Experienced, Fast-Growing Team: Your contributions will directly shape our success.
• No Billable Hour Tracking: Focus on delivering excellent work without the administrative burden of time logs.
• No Business Development Requirement: Concentrate fully on legal work.
• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in the U.S.

The Role

As a licensed attorney, you’ll manage the full lifecycle of legal opinions — from initial draft to final delivery — for sophisticated real estate finance transactions. This involves analyzing organizational charts, operating agreements, loan documents, and related deal materials to render a variety of opinions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze complex deal documents to support opinion drafting
• Interface with deal counsel and clients to obtain required documentation
• Draft and finalize opinions in line with client expectations and closing timelines

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with large, sophisticated commercial real estate transactions
• 3+ years of experience with CMBS transactions
• 2+ years of experience drafting and/or reviewing legal opinions
• Strong drafting, proofing, and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Corporate or bankruptcy experience is a plus
• Must be licensed and in good standing to practice law
• Able to provide three professional references (after interview)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $200,000 – $300,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Health: 100% employer-paid premium on most plans (HSA eligible).
• Retirement: 401(k) with matching & profit sharing (subject to eligibility and vesting).
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Parental Leave
• Bonus Pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• Approximately how many large commercial real estate transactions have you completed as part of deal counsel?
• Approximately how many commercial real estate legal opinions have you drafted? For example: enforceability, non-consolidations, entity (formation, authority, etc.), authority to file bankruptcy, etc.
• Approximately how many CMBS deals have you completed as part of deal counsel? (Lender or borrower side)
• Approximately how many commercial real estate legal opinions have you reviewed as lenders counsel?
• What about the job opportunity is most appealing to you and why?

Work Location: Remote