Commercial Real Estate And Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Commercial Real Estate and Finance Associate Attorney
Job Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid remote opportunity)

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate and Finance Associate Attorney to support senior attorneys in a range of complex commercial real estate and finance transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented attorney with a focus on real estate, finance, and related legal matters.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, and other documents for commercial real estate and finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate loan documents for both lenders and borrowers.
• Conduct due diligence, review and manage contingencies, title objections, survey and environmental reviews, and closing documents.
• Coordinate title commitments, UCC, judgment, and lien searches, surveys, site plans, and leases.
• Supervise pre- and post-closing matters, including preparing documents for recording and filing.
• Communicate effectively with clients, banks, attorneys, and other stakeholders involved in the closing and filing processes.
• Direct the preparation, management, and review of commercial leasing documents.
• Review and negotiate lease terms, including common area maintenance clauses.
• Prepare and pursue municipal approvals and variances for projects.
• Manage agreements with developers and approve conditions required before draw disbursement and developer payment.
• Draft initial documentation, obtain approvals, modify documents as needed, and coordinate document execution.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial real estate and finance.
• Experience or interest in land use and zoning transactions is a plus.
• Admission to the Connecticut bar is required.
• Admission to the New York and Massachusetts bars (or ability to waive in) is preferred.
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the bar.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with professionalism and client focus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Corporate experience is desirable.
• Military experience is welcome.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Connecticut Bar is required.
• Admission to New York and Massachusetts Bars is preferred.

Skills:

• Expertise in commercial real estate and finance transactions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of title commitments, UCC, judgment, lien searches, and leasing documentation.
• Ability to handle complex legal documents and transactions.
• Excellent client service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Job Location:
New Haven, CT

This national law firm offers a full range of consulting services for their clients. Their areas of practice include litigation, intellectual property, business services, appellate, alternative dispute resolution, wills, trusts, estates, labor, employment law, and more. Their offices are located in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.