Real Estate Finance Associate/counsel (4+ Years’ Experience) NYC Hybrid or On-site

Location: New York, NY

Job Type: Full-Time | On-site or Hybrid Practice Area: Real Estate / Finance / Transactions

Salary: 150 – 300K DOE

Job Description: Our client is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate/Counsel with a minimum of 4+ years of experience to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing institutional lenders in complex real estate finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities: Represent banks, debt funds and other institutional lenders in real estate finance transactions, including: Mortgage and mezzanine loans Construction loans Loan modifications and workouts Draft and negotiate loan documents, intercreditor agreements and related finance documentation Review and analysis of due diligence, title/survey/zoning, corporate structure and documentation, and handle the closing Coordinate with internal teams, clients and third party vendors Work directly with clients and participate in strategy discussions and deal structuring Engage with and strengthen relationships with existing clients Maintain awareness of legal developments and market trends affecting real estate finance and leasing

Qualifications: J.D. from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in New York (additional jurisdictions a plus)a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or boutique focused on sophisticated lender representation Strong knowledge of real estate finance laws and practices, as well as market standards Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail Able to manage multiple transactions and deadlines independently

Preferred Skills: Experience with syndicated loan structures, intercreditor and co-lender agreements Exposure to ground leases, sale-leasebacks, and mixed-use developments Familiarity with REITs, opportunity zones or tax-advantaged structures is a plus