Real Estate Transactions And Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in New York City is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Transactions and Finance Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be crucial in handling various aspects of real estate transactions, demonstrating expertise in acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, leasing, financing, construction, development, joint ventures, secured loans, and workouts.

Duties:

• Negotiate and draft closing purchase and sale agreements, commercial and ground leases, subleases, development agreements, construction contracts, property management agreements, and other real estate transaction documents.
• Provide broad expertise in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, ground leasing, commercial leasing, financing, construction, development, joint ventures, secured loans, and workouts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in joint venture and project finance, offering valuable insights to enhance the firm's capabilities.
• Conduct legal research, compile comprehensive reports, and effectively communicate findings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of real estate transaction experience.
• Bar membership in good standing in New York.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in negotiating and drafting various real estate transaction documents.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with a strong emphasis on collaboration.
• Effective and efficient problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficient in negotiating and drafting various real estate transaction documents.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of joint venture and project finance is a plus.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.