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Practice Area: Real Estate – Finance, Job Type: Attorney,
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 3 Years, A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished academic background, significant experience in real estate finance law within a large law firm, and outstanding writing and communication skills. Experience with complex commercial real estate transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity, is preferred. The role requires proficiency in managing transactions from inception through closing and post-closing, including secondary market repurchase facility work and other exit strategies.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee real estate finance transactions from initiation through closing and post-closing.Handle loan origination for complex commercial real estate finance transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity.Provide legal support in asset management and workout situations.Draft, review, and negotiate detailed legal documents related to real estate finance transactions.Collaborate with clients, lenders, and other parties to ensure successful transaction outcomes.Conduct thorough legal research and offer strategic advice on real estate finance issues.Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies throughout the transaction process.Support secondary market repurchase facility work and develop other exit strategies as needed.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Minimum of 3 years of broad real estate finance experience, ideally within a large law firm.Demonstrated expertise in managing large structured commercial real estate finance transactions, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity.Experience in asset management and workout scenarios is preferred.Proven ability to handle transactions on behalf of lenders, including secondary market repurchase facility work and other exit strategies.Education and CertificationsJD from an accredited law school required.Admission to the New York State Bar.SkillsHigh level of academic achievement.Exceptional writing and communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Proficiency in managing complex real estate finance transactions.Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks.Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.Benefits OfferedMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceVision Insurance (voluntary)401(k) PlanPaid Time Off Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.
