Senior Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

A law firm based in New York City is currently seeking a Senior Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney with a strong background in balance sheet bank lending. The ideal candidate should possess excellent drafting and negotiation skills, demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, and have a desire for significant responsibility and client interaction. Should have 16 years of experience.
 
Duties:
• Handle sophisticated real estate lending transactions, with a focus on balance sheet bank lending.
• Draft and review legal documents related to real estate finance transactions.
• Conduct legal research to support transactional work and provide legal opinions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure the successful completion of transactions.
• Provide advice on legal and regulatory matters related to real estate finance.
 
Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the NY Bar.
• 16 years of experience working in a law firm, with a focus on real estate lending transactions.
• Exposure to balance sheet bank lending work is preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
 
Skills:
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Superior academic background.
• Ability to handle significant responsibility.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of real estate finance regulations and legal principles.

This firm has some of New York state's most respected lawyers, who have extensive knowledge within their practice areas. A full service firm with a variety of practice area specialties, this mid-sized organization values relationships. In particular, clients and associates alike have easy access to the partners at all levels. With impressive academic credentials and satellite offices throughout the state, this firm provides some of the big value and training in a casual environment.