CRE Attorney — Complex Deals & Growth Opportunities

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term savings

Healthcare coverage

Professional development

Well-being time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York is seeking an experienced attorney to join its commercial real estate team. The ideal candidate will negotiate and interpret transactional documentation for sophisticated CRE deals and manage multiple projects concurrently.

You will draft and review mezzanine loans, equity joint ventures, and related agreements, coordinate due diligence, and advise on lender and investment structures. Strong communication and judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active U.S. state bar membership.
• 3–6+ years of commercial real estate experience at a reputable firm, lender, or investment platform.
• Strong understanding of CRE finance and equity joint ventures.
• Familiarity with 40 Act funds, private funds, and real estate funds.
• ERISA familiarity preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience with preferred equity and mezzanine financing is a plus.
• Experience working with GSEs (Fannie, Freddie, HUD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for mezzanine loans, preferred equity, bridge, and structured credit.
• Prepare joint-venture, LLC, co-investment, and operating agreements.
• Handle purchase and sale agreements, intercreditor, recognition agreements, and lender consent packages.
• Coordinate and review legal due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental assessments.
• Identify key issues and summarize findings for senior legal leadership and investment teams.
• Collaborate with external counsel for efficient and risk-appropriate deal execution.
• Assist with amendments, extensions, modifications, and restructurings of investments.
• Provide ad-hoc legal research, regulatory support, and process improvement recommendations.
• Advise the fixed income team on new product opportunities and assist with transaction term sheets.
• Support legal department initiatives and matters as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in New York is seeking an experienced attorney to join its commercial real estate team. The ideal candidate will negotiate and interpret transactional documentation for sophisticated CRE deals and manage multiple projects concurrently.

You will draft and review mezzanine loans, equity joint ventures, and related agreements, coordinate due diligence, and advise on lender and investment structures. Strong communication and judgment are essential.