Transactional Real Estate Attorney

3-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Newark is actively seeking a Transactional Real Estate Attorney with a focus on commercial real estate financing, leasing, and acquisitions. The ideal candidate should be barred in New Jersey and New York (or able to become barred in one), with a minimum of 4 years of transactional real estate experience. Experience with redevelopment work in New Jersey is considered an additional bonus.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on commercial real estate financing matters, with a focus on the borrower side.
• Handle commercial leasing transactions, representing both landlords and tenants.
• Assist in acquisitions and dispositions, including purchase and sale agreements.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence for real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on legal issues related to redevelopment work in New Jersey.
• Draft and negotiate real estate-related contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, senior attorneys, and support staff.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Barred in New Jersey and New York (or able to become Barred in one).
• 4+ years of transactional real estate experience with a private firm.
• Significant experience with commercial real estate financing (preferably borrower side).
• Significant experience with commercial leasing (landlord and tenant side).
• Experience with acquisitions and dispositions considered a bonus.
• Experience with redevelopment work in New Jersey considered an additional bonus.

Skills:

• Significant experience in commercial real estate financing and leasing.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Legal research and due diligence skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team.

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