Real Estate Finance Attorney - NY Licensed

Overview

An established AmLaw 200 law firm has an immediate need for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Finance Attorney with lender-side experience.

This role is open to full-time or part-time candidates. Remote candidates will be considered. A hybrid option in Midtown is ideal (2 days per week).

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, developers, owners, and investors in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Handle sophisticated real estate finance matters with lender-side experience
• Support transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, development, and leasing
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents

Requirements

• 8+ years of attorney experience
• Substantial experience with sophisticated real estate finance transactions
• Substantial lender-side experience
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, development and leasing
• Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Licensed to practice law in New York
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding references

Position Details

• Type of role: Contract engagement or contract-to-hire
• Schedule: 6+ months; open to full-time or part-time candidates
• Location: Remote candidates will be considered; hybrid in midtown 2 days per week is ideal

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Annualized pay ranges from $250,000 to $300,000 when calculated on a full-time basis
• Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate can affect the client bill rate)

Benefits (for contract engagements and employees)

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of an authorized engagement
• Full benefits eligibility for those working 20+ hours per week, including:
  • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
  • A qualified 401k plan
• Benefits-eligible attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend

Confidentiality

• No proposals to prospective clients will be made without prior consent.
• Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Location

Remote candidates will be considered; hybrid in midtown 2 days per week is ideal.

Licensure

• New York licensure is required.