Senior Real Estate Attorney

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New York City, NY

Senior Real Estate Attorney

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney with commercial real estate finance experience to join its team. This role will involve handling lender and borrower-side transactions. Experience with leveraged transactions, preferred equity, and joint ventures is a plus. Candidates must be admitted to the bar in one or more states where the firm has an office and where they wish to reside. Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Handle commercial real estate finance transactions, including lender and borrower side transactions.
• Provide legal counsel in leveraged transactions, preferred equity, and joint ventures.
• Draft and review complex real estate finance agreements and documents.
• Manage client relationships and communicate directly with clients regarding case progress and strategy.
• Work with other attorneys to ensure seamless case management and deliver optimal legal solutions.
• Negotiate and structure financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers.

Requirements

• Experience in commercial real estate finance, including lender and borrower-side transactions.
• Experience in leveraged transactions, preferred equity, and joint ventures is preferred.
• Bar admission in one or more states where the firm has an office and where the candidate desires to be resident.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex real estate transactions and client relationships.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in one or more states in which the firm has an office.

Skills

• Expertise in commercial real estate finance law.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, especially in complex transactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate directly and effectively with clients.
• Strong organizational and case management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.