Real Estate (Finance) Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a talented and experienced Real Estate (Finance) Associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience focusing on commercial real estate debt financing transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financings, preferred equity investments, loan participations, and restructuring matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex real estate finance transactions and develop professionally within a collaborative environment.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Handle substantial commercial real estate debt financing transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financings, preferred equity investments, and permanent and bridge loan originations.
• Manage construction loans, loan participations, syndications (including loan sales), and other co-lender and intercreditor arrangements.
• Advise clients on restructuring and workout strategies for real estate finance transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex transaction documents related to real estate finance.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to facilitate successful transactions.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on complex real estate finance issues.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in real estate finance, with a focus on debt financing transactions and related matters.
• Proven experience with mortgage and mezzanine financings, preferred equity investments, and loan participations.
• Familiarity with syndications, loan sales, co-lender arrangements, and intercreditor agreements.
• Strong knowledge of construction loans, workouts, and restructurings.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions independently and effectively.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar (New York preferred).

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for real estate finance documents.
• In-depth understanding of real estate finance structures and legal principles.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while also handling individual responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a top-tier law firm.

This New York law firm has practice areas that are grouped into six broad categories: bankruptcy, intellectual property, interdisciplinary, litigation, tax & planning and transactional. They have offices located throughout the world and pride themselves on their ability to obtain cost-effective results in complicated litigation, intellectual property and transactional matters. This firm has a stellar reputation as trial lawyers and has represented many major national and international clients. This firms strength and reputation is built upon their strong foundation of ingenuity and leadership. They offer market salaries and have a comfortable work atmosphere.