Real Estate Attorney (Special Counsel)

Confident Search Consultants; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 425.000 - 455.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive compensation

Descrizione del lavoro

Confident Search Consultants represents a leading AmLaw 50 firm seeking a Special Counsel Real Estate Attorney in New York. The hybrid role focuses on sophisticated real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, with leadership responsibilities within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, NY bar admission, and 8+ years of experience in real estate transactions, including mezzanine loans, construction

Competenze

• 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.
• Experience representing borrowers and lenders in complex real estate finance matters, including mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction financing, and loan workouts.
• Strong experience advising on structuring and negotiation of joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, and asset dispositions across asset classes.
• Ability to handle transactions independently while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across departments.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client relations

Mentoring

Formazione

J.D. from a top-tier law school

New York Bar admission

Descrizione del lavoro

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY - SPECIAL COUNSEL

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID

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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