Associate General Counsel (Real Estate)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking an Associate General Counsel in New York, NY. This pivotal role demands expertise in financial services and structured finance, overseeing legal aspects of mortgage REITs and corporate governance. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and significant legal experience, engaging closely with senior leadership and external counsel. This hybrid position offers a compelling compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience, including 4+ years at a top-tier law firm.
• In-house experience in mortgage REITs, banking, or structured finance is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of structured finance and mortgage-backed securities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, FinCEN, and CFTC for mortgage REIT operations.
• Manage bank counterparty relationships and trading agreements.
• Oversee purchases and sales of mortgage loans and securities.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview – Associate General Counsel (Real Estate):
Step into a key legal role with our real estate client as an Associate General Counsel (AGC) in New York, NY. This hybrid position is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with expertise in financial services, structured finance, regulatory compliance, and asset management. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will oversee legal matters related to mortgage REITs, securities transactions, financing structures, and corporate governance while working closely with senior leadership, external counsel, and cross-functional teams.

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000/year base ($300,000 – $350,000 All-In)
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Responsibilities as the Associate General Counsel (Real Estate):

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure SEC, FINRA, FinCEN, and CFTC compliance for mortgage REIT operations.
• Financial Services & Trading Support: Manage bank counterparty relationships, trading agreements, and KYC compliance.
• Mortgage & Asset Transactions: Oversee purchases, sales, and financing of mortgage loans, securities, and structured finance deals.
• Securitizations & Structured Finance: Handle asset-backed securitizations, trust agreements, and compliance with 17g-5 regulations.
• Corporate Transactions & Risk Management: Support M&A, joint ventures, and due diligence while enhancing legal processes.
• Contract Drafting & Review: Negotiate NDAs, vendor contracts, technology agreements, and corporate policies.

Qualifications for the Associate General Counsel (Real Estate):

• Education & Licensure:Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school required, with admission to practice law in New York.
• Experience: 5-7 years of legal experience, including 4+ years at a top-tier law firm; in-house experience in mortgage REITs, banking, or structured finance is a plus.
• Industry Expertise: Strong knowledge of structured finance, mortgage-backed securities, mortgage REIT regulations, capital markets, and financial services law.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with securitizations, structured finance transactions, ISDA agreements, warehouse lending, and repurchase agreements.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with SEC, FINRA, FinCEN, CFTC, and corporate governance requirements.
• Skills & Attributes:Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate complex legal matters to executives and stakeholders.

Application Notice:Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria,Atlantic Groupwill keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.