Real Estate Attorney (Special Counsel)

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 425,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC represents a leading AmLaw 50 real estate practice in New York seeking a Special Counsel Real Estate Attorney to lead sophisticated transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, within a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active New York Bar admission, 8+ years of experience in real estate transactions, and a proven ability to manage matters

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 8+ years of substantive experience in real estate transactions, including finance, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Representing borrowers and lenders in complex real estate finance matters, including mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction financing, and loan workouts.
• Structuring and negotiating joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, and asset dispositions across asset classes (office, retail, multifamily, hospitality).
• Ability to handle transactions independently while mentoring junior team members.
• BigLaw Experience: Familiar with the pace of a top-tier, large New York law firm.
• Strong attention to detail, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of real estate transactions, including loan agreements, joint venture documents, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Advise institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity firms, and lenders on complex real estate matters.
• Collaborate with tax, corporate, and litigation practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Advise clients on risk allocation and mitigation strategies across the lifecycle of real estate transactions.
• Support the professional development of associates through hands-on training and mentorship.

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Active New York Bar admission

8+ years of real estate transactions experience

Experience representing borrowers and lenders in real estate finance

Structuring and negotiating joint ventures and real estate purchase agreements

Independent transaction handling and mentoring

BigLaw experience

Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-relations skills

Job description

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY - SPECIAL COUNSEL

Location: New York, NY

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A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a talented Special Counsel Attorney to join its sophisticated Real Estate Practice Group in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney to take on a leadership role advising on a wide range of high-value real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 8+ years of substantive experiencein real estate transactions, including finance, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
• Demonstrated expertise representing borrowers and lenders in complex real estate finance matters, including mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction financing, and loan workouts.
• Strong experience advising clients on the structuring and negotiation of joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, and asset dispositions across asset classes (office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, etc.).
• Ability to handle transactions independently while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across departments.
• BigLaw Experience: Familiar with the pace of a top-tier, large New York law firm.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential. The ideal candidate manages client relationships with ease.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and execution of real estate transactions, including loan agreements, joint venture documents, and purchase and sale agreements.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity firms, and lenders on complex real estate matters.

• Work closely with attorneys in tax, corporate, and litigation practices to deliver integrated client solutions.

• Advise clients on risk allocation and mitigation strategies across the lifecycle of real estate transactions.

• Support the professional development of associates through hands-on training and mentorship.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier real estate practice that combines deep industry knowledge with a commercial, client-focused approach. Our client is a recognized leader in real estate law and has handled some of the most complex and high-profile real estate transactions in the country.

As a member of this collaborative and high-performing team, you will be empowered to lead transactions, deepen client relationships, and work alongside respected industry leaders. The firm fosters a collegial culture, values innovation and diversity, and is deeply committed to supporting long-term professional success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary: $425,000 – $455,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and sick time, emergency childcare; commuter benefits; corporate discounts; and multiple employee wellness programs.
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace that supports excellence, balance, and long-term success.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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