Attorney - Commercial Real Estate

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Job Overview

A company seeks an Attorney – Commercial Real Estate in New York, New York, to provide transactional legal support for commercial real estate investment strategies. The attorney will advise on real estate finance, structured credit, equity investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, and related transactions. The role involves negotiating sophisticated transaction documents, overseeing legal due diligence, supporting investments throughout their lifecycle, and collaborating with investment professionals and external counsel on transaction execution, risk assessment, restructurings, and new investment products.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for mezzanine loans, preferred equity investments, bridge financing, and structured credit transactions.
• Prepare and negotiate joint venture, limited liability company, co-investment, and operating agreements.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and other documentation involving commercial real estate investments.
• Handle intercreditor agreements, recognition agreements, lender consent packages, and related financing documentation.
• Coordinate and review legal due diligence involving title, surveys, zoning, environmental matters, and organizational documentation.
• Identify material legal and transactional issues and clearly summarize findings for senior legal leadership and investment professionals.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to facilitate efficient transaction execution while appropriately managing legal and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with business teams throughout the investment and asset lifecycle.
• Advise on amendments, extensions, modifications, restructurings, and other changes involving existing investments.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and recommend improvements to legal and transactional processes.
• Advise investment professionals on new product opportunities and assist with preparing and negotiating transaction term sheets.
• Provide support for broader legal department initiatives and other matters as needed.

Requirements

• Three to six or more years of relevant commercial real estate legal experience with a reputable law firm, lender, investment platform, or comparable organization.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate finance and/or equity joint venture transactions.
• Understanding of investment vehicles, including registered investment companies, private funds, and real estate funds.
• Familiarity with ERISA is preferred but not required.
• Experience with preferred equity and mezzanine financing structures is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with government-sponsored or government-backed housing finance programs, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or HUD, is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to legal and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under pressure.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Skills

• Commercial real estate finance and transactions.
• Mezzanine financing and preferred equity structures.
• Real estate joint ventures and equity investments.
• Structured credit and bridge financing.
• Transaction documentation and negotiation.
• Legal due diligence and risk assessment.
• Investment fund and regulatory analysis.
• Asset management and investment restructuring.
• Legal research and analytical reasoning.
• Cross-functional collaboration and transaction management.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Long-term savings benefits.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Income protection benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306