Career Associate in Real Estate Investments and Transactions

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Career Associate for the Real Estate Investments and Transactions Practice Group in New York. The role involves managing legal tasks related to the financing of commercial mortgage loans on backed-leveraged facilities, supporting complex financing arrangements, and coordinating with stakeholders to complete legal and operational requirements.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate transfer documentation for commercial mortgage loans.
• Prepare and negotiate loan servicing and ancillary financing documents.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties for onboarding and KYC requirements.
• Manage execution of signature pages and facilitate smooth closings.
• Review corporate authority documents and draft certificates and consents.
• Coordinate lender diligence deliverables, including loan files and lien searches.
• Utilize AI technologies to enhance document review and workflow efficiency.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law and a member in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience in real estate finance or specialty finance preferred.
• Strong ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Proficient in managing transaction processes and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Skilled in reviewing corporate authority documents and preparing related certificates.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to new areas of real estate or specialty finance.
• Proficient in using AI technologies responsibly.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Maintains high standards of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Transaction process management.
• Coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Reviewing corporate authority documents.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Adaptability to new areas of finance.
• Responsible use of AI technologies.
• Effective communication and time management.
• Professional integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary, year-end bonus.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.