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