Real Estate Counsel

Greystone Select Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group seeks a Real Estate Counsel in Boston to support MBTA and MassDOT with leasing, licenses and other real estate documents. You will ensure public procurement compliance, coordinate closings and prepare transaction summaries.

The role requires a Juris Doctor and 3+ years in commercial real estate, with an emphasis on transactional drafting and public sector experience. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, 3+ years in commercial real estate.
• Experience with leasing, conveyancing and real estate documents for public entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, easements, deeds and development agreements.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement laws and coordinate closings.
• Prepare transaction summaries, perform legal research and assist staff as needed.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Leasing

Conveyancing

Public sector

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Greystone is a private national commercial real estate finance company with an established reputation as a leader in multifamily and healthcare finance, with $13 billion in loan originations in 2025. The firm consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac by multifamily loan volume and is the #1* Overall HUD Multifamily and Healthcare Lender in the country. Greystone also ranks nationally as a top affordable housing, seniors housing, and small balance loan lender. At Greystone, charity is at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Greystone, everything we do is driven by our purpose of improving others’ lives. As we work hard to maintain our ranking as a top national commercial real estate lender, our culture of caring and support is just as important. We don’t just say “Where People Matter” – we lead with this mantra every day to guide our actions and behaviors. Greystone is committed to fostering and preserving a culture of inclusion. Belonging is at the heart of our culture of caring, integrity and excellence and is a driving force behind our entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group

Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group, a division of Greystone, is a consulting firm specializing in asset management for public institutions. Greystone drafts and negotiates leases, licenses, easements and other real estate documents for transportation agencies including the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and manages the agencies’ leased and licensed portfolios.

About the Position

We are seeking an attorney to fill the Real Estate Counsel position for our Boston based team which focuses on providing real estate services to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

The Real Estate Counsel drafts and negotiates leases, licenses, easements, deeds, development agreements, and other real estate documents. This position also ensures public procurement law compliance, coordinates closings, oversees the preparation of transaction summaries, assists staff with correspondence, performs legal research and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (from an ABA-accredited law school) with 3+ years’ experience in commercial real estate, including leasing and conveyancing. Experience working with public entity clients a plus and working knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement laws preferred.

Who you are

You are an organized, detail-oriented attorney with excellent verbal, written and intercommunication skills and an interest in commercial real estate and the public sector. You have experience drafting and reviewing commercial real estate transaction documents.

Location

Our office is located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston one block from the Transportation Building.

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Company Culture

Greystone is an EEO employer. *For HUD's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Based upon combined firm commitments received by Greystone Funding Company LLC and Greystone Servicing company LLC and excludes risk sharing and hospital loans.

“Where people matter” are words we live by at Greystone.

How? By fostering an empowering work environment, encouraging new initiatives, and recognizing and rewarding our employees. The standards that guide us – Excellence, Integrity, Entrepreneurship, and Caring – were selected and defined by our employees, for our employees. Founded in 1988, Greystone is a private commercial real estate finance and investment company built on the belief that business can and should improve people’s lives. Over nearly four decades, we have developed a national platform spanning debt, equity, investment sales, and loan servicing, supporting multifamily and healthcare properties across the U.S. Through our “Where People Matter” culture, we combine deep industry expertise with a commitment to meaningful impact. We do this through helping finance affordable housing, senior housing, and skilled nursing communities nationwide. At Greystone, experienced professionals join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where they can expand their platform, grow their careers, and contribute to work that makes a lasting difference.