Real Estate Associate (3rd - 6th Year)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate with three to six years of experience to join its Real Estate Finance and Development team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a background in representing lenders on mortgage and subordinate commercial real estate loans, including mezzanine loans and preferred equity, as well as experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, borrower-side finance, and development transactions.

Duties

• Represent lenders on mortgage and subordinate commercial real estate loans.
• Engage in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate main transactional documents, such as joint venture and loan agreements.
• Participate in borrower-side finance and development transactions.
• Work on deal teams with early responsibility and client interaction.

Requirements

• Three to six years of relevant experience.
• Admitted to the New York Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Law firm experience required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on experience.

Lauded as an excellent firm for which to work, this firm has been cited as a top firm for minority and diversity hiring. In the same vein, the firm is praised for its open culture and the wonderful individuals who make it up. Throughout its history, the firm has featured excellent real estate, business, litigation, tax, and employment practices, with the latter being an especially strong suit. With its origins in Los Angeles, the firm has offices across the world and industry-leading clients from over 80 countries, but has not lost its open and friendly culture.