Commercial Real Estate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of borrower-side property finance and sale matters from first engagement to closing, serving as the main contact for clients. This is a senior, self-directed position with the opportunity to help shape a growing practice group.

What you'll do

- Advise investors, developers and REITs on buying and selling property assets.

- Prepare and negotiate the core deal contracts, including partnership-style agreements and supporting paperwork.

- Lead matters independently as the day-to-day client contact through to closing.

- Craft practical, inventive solutions for private clients whose terms fall outside the norm.

- Juggle several matters at different stages while working closely with colleagues.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- 8+ years of experience in real estate transactional law.

- A track record of running deals independently from beginning to end.

- Admission to the New York State Bar, or eligibility to waive in.

- A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

- Background in acquisitions, dispositions and sale transactions.

- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

- Willingness to provide a deal sheet of relevant transactions.

- An entrepreneurial, team-minded attitude and readiness to pitch in.

Bonus points

- Prior time at a smaller or mid-sized firm focused on real estate.

- Exposure to industrial or data center deals.

- Familiarity with local-market clients and transactions.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 140,000 to 500,000 per year

Location and work model

- New York, NY, United States

- Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office

- Fully remote option may be available for exceptional senior US-based attorneys

- Full-time