About the Job:
This attorney will support the Company's $60+ billion real estate investment portfolio, including providing legal advice on matters relating to the Company's commercial mortgage loan and real estate equity portfolio; most legal work is handled entirely in-house. Specifically:
- serve as primary legal counsel to the Company's real estate investment professionals in structuring, negotiating and documenting complex, commercial mortgage loans (floating, fixed, permanent and construction), real estate acquisitions and joint venture and development transactions; and
- provide legal support for a wide range of asset management and loan servicing activities for the Company's real estate investment portfolio including development matters, joint venture amendments, consents to loan transfers, leasing and management agreements, and other asset management and loan servicing needs.
What You'll Bring to the Role:
- 3-5 years of legal experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial mortgage lending, commercial real estate development, real estate joint ventures, large, commercial real estate acquisitions.
- A Juris Doctorate degree and exemplary academic record; note that a license to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or a commitment to become licensed within the first year of employment is required.
What Sets You Apart:
- 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.
Skills You'll Have:
- Accountability: Holds self accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results, delivery, and execution. Determines objectives, sets priorities.
Accountability: Holds self accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results, delivery, and execution. Determines objectives, sets priorities. - Business Influence: Collaborates, communicates and influences stakeholders, and other business functions based on understanding of the marketplace, organizational needs, and the client.
Business Influence: Collaborates, communicates and influences stakeholders, and other business functions based on understanding of the marketplace, organizational needs, and the client. - Decision Making:Makes timely, decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements.
Decision Making:Makes timely, decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements. - Project Management:Delivers projects in alignment to business requirements, specific success criteria, and stakeholder expectations.
Project Management:Delivers projects in alignment to business requirements, specific success criteria, and stakeholder expectations. - Risk Assessment & Identification: Leverages industry knowledge to determine and seek hazards that could potentially prevent the program, enterprise, or investment from achieving their objectives.
Risk Assessment & Identification: Leverages industry knowledge to determine and seek hazards that could potentially prevent the program, enterprise, or investment from achieving their objectives.
Why Northwestern Mutual?
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and nationally recognized Law Department, with 130+ members from across the country and a culture that values every background and perspective.
- Work in-house on high-impact projects, with minimal reliance on outside counsel and direct engagement in business strategy.
- Competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, and opportunities for career growth.
- Join a Fortune 500 leader with $378 billion in assets, $38 billion in revenues, and a legacy of helping millions achieve financial security.
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$144,000.00
Pay Range - End:
$216,000.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
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We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Skills
Policy & Procedure (NM) - Expert, Cross Functional Partnering & Planning (NM) - Expert, Decision Making (NM) - Expert, Attention to Detail (NM) - Expert, Continuous Improvement (NM) - Expert, Accountability (NM) - Expert, Business Influence (NM) - Expert, Project Management (NM) - Expert, Risk Assessment & Identification (NM) - Expert
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.
- Flexible work schedules
- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee resource groups
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Retirement Support — A dual 401(k) plus cash balance pension provides company-funded credits with a guaranteed minimum interest credit and vesting (one year for the 401(k) and three years for the cash balance). Plan design in 2025–2026 emphasized employer funding via an added cash‑balance credit and a 4% company 401(k) contribution option.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by on‑site Mutual Health Centers (WI/NY) and nationwide virtual primary care. Lyra mental‑health services and on‑site fitness centers or reimbursements extend well‑being support.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, caregiving leave, and fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance are provided. These sit alongside paid vacation/holidays and volunteer time to support families.
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