We are seeking to hire an experienced associate for our Finance Department in our Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. office. Qualified candidates should have at two to four years of legal experience in commercial real estate finance and strong academic credentials. Experience with multifamily lenders, preferably with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA is a plus. This is a great opportunity to become part of our long standing national finance practice which has closed transactions in all 50 states with exposure to both emerging market opportunities, structured finance and preferred equity originations and commercial loan servicing (including non-performing loans). Active bar license in MN or DC is preferred. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of working in the office approximately three days per week. Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm with 15 offices across the U.S. and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQAI+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This Job Description describes the general content and requirements for the position. It is not an exhaustive statement of the essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements of the job; they may change from time to time and are dictated by the needs of the firm and the managers to whom the employee will report. Employment is at will. Ballard Spahr may change the functions and responsibilities of the position at any time, and it may reassign the employee to another department in its sole discretion. Not open to search firms