Senior Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm specializing in commercial real estate lending seeks an experienced attorney to represent institutional lenders in a variety of sophisticated real estate finance transactions. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in drafting and negotiating loan documents, overseeing transactions, and managing client relationships.

Location:

• New York City, NY

Duties:

• Represent institutional lenders in financing transactions for commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties from inception to closing.
• Draft and review commercial loan documents, including mezzanine, construction, balance sheet, and bridge loan agreements.
• Review organizational documents for borrowing entities.
• Analyze and review commitment letters, term sheets, fee letters, credit agreements, and ancillary loan documents.
• Oversee real estate secured finance transactions, including workouts and restructurings.
• Conduct title report and survey reviews and oversee title clearance processes.
• Handle lending and debt finance for property acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, refinancing, and related transactions.

Requirements:

• 7–15 years of experience in commercial real estate and commercial lender representation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Effective communication skills for client interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in commercial real estate lending and finance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) matching.
• Discretionary year-end bonus.
• Paid time off.

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.