Legal Counsel (Real Estate) (New York)
Fernridge Group, New York, New York, United States, 10261
Senior Transaction Manager (New York, NY):
Our client, a leading credit and real estate focused alternative asset management firm with north of $10B AUM, is seeking an attorney to join their growing legal team. This individual will work closely with both the General Counsel and Chief Transaction Counsel.
Highlights: Opportunity to join a growing, actively fundraising firm, in a newly created capacity working alongside a talented and lean legal and deal team New hire will focus on the structuring and closing of RE loans, as well as the ownership and operation of real properties from both a legal and business standpoint Highly visible and interactive role across teams and all levels internally Hybrid work (4 days in) and excellent work/life balance, benefits, and compensation
Responsibilities: Structure, close and securitize the firm’s commercial real estate loan originations Track closing process and progress of all transactions in house Assist Asset Management with loan amendments, modifications and workouts Review and approve loan documentation, purchase and sale agreements and legal diligence prior to every closing Review and approve securitization documentation, including confirmation of related representations and DDQ information Negotiate warehouse and similar financing arrangements for Firm's assets Draft and/or review other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, third party engagement letters, scopes of work, etc. Be a resource to CRE group, with focus on origination deal teams, on issues with legal and other ramifications
Qualifications: JD required 6+ years of relevant experience in private practice Experience working on commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and documents Experience with real estate asset management, including loan modifications, workouts and sales, as well as real property dispositions Knowledge of corporate structures and documentation, including REIT formation Ability to take initiative/ownership/responsibility of work product
Our client, a leading credit and real estate focused alternative asset management firm with north of $10B AUM, is seeking an attorney to join their growing legal team. This individual will work closely with both the General Counsel and Chief Transaction Counsel.
Highlights: Opportunity to join a growing, actively fundraising firm, in a newly created capacity working alongside a talented and lean legal and deal team New hire will focus on the structuring and closing of RE loans, as well as the ownership and operation of real properties from both a legal and business standpoint Highly visible and interactive role across teams and all levels internally Hybrid work (4 days in) and excellent work/life balance, benefits, and compensation
Responsibilities: Structure, close and securitize the firm’s commercial real estate loan originations Track closing process and progress of all transactions in house Assist Asset Management with loan amendments, modifications and workouts Review and approve loan documentation, purchase and sale agreements and legal diligence prior to every closing Review and approve securitization documentation, including confirmation of related representations and DDQ information Negotiate warehouse and similar financing arrangements for Firm's assets Draft and/or review other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, third party engagement letters, scopes of work, etc. Be a resource to CRE group, with focus on origination deal teams, on issues with legal and other ramifications
Qualifications: JD required 6+ years of relevant experience in private practice Experience working on commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and documents Experience with real estate asset management, including loan modifications, workouts and sales, as well as real property dispositions Knowledge of corporate structures and documentation, including REIT formation Ability to take initiative/ownership/responsibility of work product