Real Estate Finance Associate/counsel (4+ Years' Experience) NYC Hybrid or On-site

Job Title: Real Estate Finance Associate/counsel (4+ Years’ Experience)

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid

Practice Area: Real Estate / Finance / Transactions

Salary: 150 – 300K DOE

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate/Counsel with a minimum of 4+ years of experience to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing institutional lenders in complex real estate finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent banks, debt funds and other institutional lenders in real estate finance transactions, including:


• Mortgage and mezzanine loans


• Construction loans


• Loan modifications and workouts


• Draft and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements and related finance documentation


• Review and analysis of due diligence, title/survey/zoning, corporate structure and documentation, and handle the closing


• Coordinate with internal teams, clients and third party vendors


• Work directly with clients and participate in strategy discussions and deal structuring


• Engage with and strengthen relationships with existing clients


• Maintain awareness of legal developments and market trends affecting real estate finance and leasing

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school


• Admitted to practice in New York(additional jurisdictions a plus)


• a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or boutique focused on sophisticated lender representation


• Strong knowledge of real estate finance laws and practices, as well asmarket standards


• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail


• Able to manage multiple transactions and deadlines independently

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with syndicated loan structures, intercreditor and co-lender agreements


• Exposure to ground leases, sale-leasebacks, and mixed-use developments


• Familiarity with REITs, opportunity zones or tax-advantaged structures is a plus