Senior Commercial Real Estate Financing Attorney

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New York City, NY

Senior Commercial Real Estate Financing Attorney

Attorney

3-20 yrs required

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Job Title:
Senior Commercial Real Estate Financing Attorney

Job Location:
New York City, NY (Hybrid)

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Midtown Manhattan is currently seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Real Estate Financing Attorney. The firm specializes in commercial real estate lending and offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing institutional and private equity lenders in a variety of commercial real estate financing transactions. The role provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Duties:

• Represent institutional and private equity lenders in financing commercial and mixed-use properties, from inception to closing.
• Draft and negotiate senior, subordinate, mezzanine, preferred equity, and related loan documents, ensuring proper structuring of capital stack components.
• Handle various types of loans, including senior mortgages, junior mortgages, mezzanine loans, construction loans, balance sheet loans, bridge loans, participation agreements, and note-on-note financing.
• Review and revise organizational documents for borrowing entities, ensuring compliance and making necessary revisions.
• Draft and negotiate key transactional documents such as commitment letters, term sheets, fee letters, credit agreements, modification agreements, forbearance agreements, estoppels, SNDAs, inter-creditor agreements, co-lender agreements, and other ancillary loan documents.
• Oversee real estate-secured finance transactions, including workouts and restructurings.
• Review title reports and surveys, ensuring thorough title clearance.

Requirements:

• 7-15 years of experience in commercial real estate and commercial lender representation.
• Strong expertise in commercial real estate financing, including handling various types of loans and transactions.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents related to real estate finance.
• Experience with financial workouts and restructurings.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while managing a high volume of transactions.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Must be admitted to practice law in New York.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in New York.

Skills:

• Excellent legal writing and drafting abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for both internal and external interactions.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Generous fee-sharing opportunities for business generation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k matching.
• Discretionary year-end bonus.
• Paid time off.