Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

Job Overview:

A respected law firm specializing in commercial real estate lending is seeking a highly skilled attorney with 3–8 years of experience to assist in representing institutional lenders in a range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This position involves handling all aspects of lender representation, from inception to closing, within a collaborative and professional environment.

Location:

• New York, New York

Duties:

• Represent institutional lenders in financing commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties.
• Draft commercial loan documents, including those for mezzanine, construction, balance sheet, and bridge loans.
• Review and analyze organizational documents for borrowing entities.
• Evaluate and revise commitment letters, term sheets, fee letters, credit agreements, and ancillary loan documents.
• Oversee real estate secured finance transactions, workouts, and restructurings.
• Examine title reports, surveys, and ensure title clearance.
• Manage lending and debt finance transactions, including property acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and refinancing.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.
• Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft 365.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in the State of New York.

Skills:

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Solid understanding of commercial real estate finance.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule for added flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Discretionary year-end bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities.

This law firm is located in New York, New York and has a team of highly talented attorneys with a group of both litigation and transactional attorneys. This firm takes pride in successfully blending two legal teams in order to bring each client the highest level of representation in complex real estate matters. This firm's practice areas include transactional real estate (office, multi-family, retail, and industrial), creditors' rights and bankruptcy, litigation, commercial and residential foreclosure, and landlord and tenant.