Real Estate Finance Attorney

A prestigious law firm is looking to hire an experienced Real Estate Finance Attorney to join its dynamic team in New York City. The successful candidate will bring between 3 and 10 years of experience in representing both institutional and non-institutional lenders in complex commercial real estate financing transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-value deals in a collaborative and fast-paced setting, where you’ll play a critical role in shaping large-scale commercial projects across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead representation of lenders in a variety of commercial real estate finance transactions, including mortgage loans, construction financing, mezzanine loans, preferred equity deals, and note-on-note financing arrangements.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize loan agreements related to a diverse range of real estate assets, such as land, multifamily properties, office buildings, hotels, mixed-use developments, retail spaces, and condominiums.
• Draft and negotiate essential financing agreements, such as inter-creditor agreements, co-lender agreements, participation agreements, and recognition agreements between third-party investors and lenders.
• Review and negotiate additional real estate finance-related documents, including term sheets, franchise contracts, comfort letters, management agreements, SNDAs (Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment agreements), and estoppels.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, including reviewing title reports, surveys, organizational documents, and leases, to support clients through financing transactions.
• Assist lenders with asset management about ongoing loan portfolios.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to devise transaction structures that meet lender criteria and comply with applicable regulations.
• Manage multiple high-stakes transactions concurrently while ensuring timely delivery of work product.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 to 10 years of specialized experience in real estate finance law, ideally gained within a law firm setting.
• Proven track record in drafting and negotiating sophisticated real estate finance documents.
• Strong familiarity with structured finance agreements, including inter-creditor and co-lender arrangements.
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• A team player who is comfortable collaborating closely with colleagues and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of New York.
• Any additional certifications in real estate or finance law would be a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health and dental plan contributions.
• Disability coverage.

If you're looking to contribute to high-profile real estate financing projects while working in a team-oriented and supportive environment, this opportunity offers the perfect platform for career growth and advancement.

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.