About this opportunity
PACE Equity lists this Associate General Counsel opportunity in milwaukee, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Transactional Support
Review, negotiate, and manage commercial real estate financing documents.
Support the structuring and closing of C-PACE transactions nationwide.
Review loan documents, intercreditor agreements, subordination agreements, guaranties, and related transaction documents.
Assist with construction financing, draw structures, and lender coordination.
Coordinate legal diligence and closing requirements with internal teams and outside counsel.
Capital Markets & Warehouse Facilities
Support warehouse lending facilities, loan sale transactions, and structured finance programs.
Assist with securitization transactions and related legal documentation.
Review transaction agreements involving trustees, custodians, servicers, rating agencies, and institutional investors.
Coordinate legal workstreams among multiple transaction parties.
Corporate & Regulatory Matters
Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, confidentiality, consulting, and commercial agreements.
Assist with corporate governance and entity management.
Support licensing, regulatory, and compliance initiatives.
Maintain legal templates, forms, and internal policies.
Outside Counsel Management
Coordinate with and manage national and local outside counsel.
Manage legal budgets and invoices.
Develop standardized legal processes and documentation.
Identify opportunities to reduce legal spend and improve efficiency.
Strategic Initiatives
Partner with executive leadership on new products, programs, and business initiatives.
Evaluate legal risks associated with new financing structures and market opportunities.
Assist with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships as needed
Requirements and skills
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
3-5 years of legal experience at a law firm, financial institution, real estate company, or similar organization.
Experience with commercial real estate transactions, real estate finance, construction lending, or structured finance.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred and/or shows emerging capabilities
Experience with commercial mortgage lending, mezzanine financing, preferred equity, or construction finance.
Familiarity with securitization, warehouse lending, or capital markets transactions.
Experience reviewing title, survey, environmental, and organizational diligence.
Knowledge of renewable energy financing or C-PACE programs.
Prior in-house experience is a plus but not required.
How We Work Best
Trusted: We trust one another to be fair minded and forthright
Professional: We act professionally in all circumstances
Committed: We commit to successful results and impacts for clients and coworkers
Respectful: We respect the diverse personal and professional lives of our clients and coworkers
Collaborative: We advocate and empower others for mutual success; we share our knowledge and expertise freely
At PACE Equity, you’ll join a high-performing team that’s changing how developers and brokers access capital, combining competitive energy with real purpose.
If you’re motivated by growth, driven by results, and ready to be part of a growing company with a collaborative culture, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits Overview:
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Health Spending Account with Employer Contribution
Life Insurance and Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K eligibility on first day of month following date of hire – 100% match up to 5% of employee compensation
Parental Leave for all parents
Care giver benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
11 paid company holidays
Paid time off
Free parking at our downtown Milwaukee office
Employee Assistance Program
Work from home 1 day per week
Free lunch Wednesdays
Monthly teaming events
Learn more about us at our website:
Inclusiveness is important to us. PACE Equity is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
milwaukee, WI, 53244, US
Who can apply
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