Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney
About the role
Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong presence in the New York legal market, representing financial institutions, private lenders, developers, owners, and investors across a broad range of complex commercial real estate transactions. The firm offers a collaborative culture, high‑caliber legal work, meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and exposure to sophisticated deal structures in a fast‑paced, professional environment. Attorneys benefit from mentorship, professional development, and thoughtful delegation of work, with a robust flow of sophisticated commercial real estate finance matters, hands‑on experience from origination through closing, direct collaboration with seasoned attorneys and engaged clients, a collegial team‑oriented culture, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, and a Manhattan‑based practice with access to high‑profile, market‑leading transactions.
Responsibilities
- Handle sophisticated commercial real estate finance matters from origination through closing
- Represent lenders and/or borrowers in mortgage and mezzanine financing transactions
- Draft and negotiate loan documents and ancillary agreements
- Manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Collaborate directly with seasoned attorneys and engaged clients
- Provide meaningful responsibility and direct client interaction
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York State Bar, in good standing
- 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate finance transactions
- Demonstrated experience representing lenders and/or borrowers in mortgage and mezzanine financing matters
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including loan documents and ancillary agreements
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Skills
- Drafting and negotiation of loan documents
- Transaction management and deadline adherence
- Written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail and sound judgment
- Team collaboration and independent work
Pay
$160,000 - $180,000 per year