Real Estate Finance Counsel

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New York City, NY

Real Estate Finance Counsel

Attorney

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Counsel for its practice, based in New York. The ideal candidate will possess broad-based commercial real estate finance experience, with the ability to manage sophisticated transactions. This position involves both lender and borrower-side representation across a wide range of real estate finance transactions, such as senior mortgage loans, construction loans, leverage loans, mezzanine financing, and A-Note and co-lender transactions. The firm’s clients include commercial banks, private equity investors, REITs, developers, and other participants in the real estate investment market.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Manage and oversee commercial real estate finance transactions, including senior mortgage loans, construction loans, leverage loans, mezzanine financing, and preferred debt and equity investments.
• Represent both lenders and borrowers in real estate finance deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex financing documents.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of transactions, including deal structure, client communication, and team coordination.
• Work with colleagues to deliver comprehensive legal solutions to clients in the real estate investment market.
• First chair transactions, lead deals, and manage client relationships with support from a talented team.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in commercial real estate finance, with a focus on sophisticated transactions.
• Experience representing both lender and borrower sides in real estate finance deals.
• Proven ability to manage and lead transactions, including drafting and negotiating key documents.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state(s) where the position is located.

Skills:

• Expertise in commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and maintain client relationships.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive bonus system that recognizes outstanding performance and contributions.
• A diverse, middle-market focused practice with exposure to a wide range of sophisticated real estate finance transactions.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of clients, including commercial banks, private debt funds, REITs, developers, and investors.