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Robert Hadley Associates lists this Real Estate Finance Associate/counsel (4+ Years’ Experience) NYC Hybrid or On-site opportunity in white plains, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Real Estate Finance Associate/counsel (4+ Years’ Experience)
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid
Practice Area: Real Estate / Finance / Transactions
Salary :
150 – 300K DOE
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate/Counsel with a minimum of 4+ years of experience to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing institutional lenders in complex real estate finance transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent banks, debt funds and other institutional lenders in real estate finance transactions, including:
Mortgage and mezzanine loans
Construction loans
Loan modifications and workouts
Draft and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements and related finance documentation
Review and analysis of due diligence, title/survey/zoning, corporate structure and documentation, and handle the closing
Coordinate with internal teams, clients and third party vendors
Work directly with clients and participate in strategy discussions and deal structuring
Engage with and strengthen relationships with existing clients
Maintain awareness of legal developments and market trends affecting real estate finance and leasing
Qualifications:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in New York (additional jurisdictions a plus)
a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or boutique focused on sophisticated lender representation
Strong knowledge of real estate finance laws and practices, as well as market standards
Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Able to manage multiple transactions and deadlines independently
Preferred Skills:
Experience with syndicated loan structures, intercreditor and co-lender agreements
Exposure to ground leases, sale-leasebacks, and mixed-use developments
Familiarity with REITs, opportunity zones or tax-advantaged structures is a plus
Who can apply
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