Real Estate Counsel

IDEX Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Consulting is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Counsel for its growing New York practice. The role targets a Senior Associate or Counsel with 8+ years of CRE finance experience to advise major lenders on sophisticated transactions in a national real estate platform.

New York Bar admission is required. A strong drafting background and ability to build trusted relationships with legal and business teams are essential for long-term career development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial real estate finance experience.
• Strong background representing secured lenders on balance-sheet, bridge and CMBS/conduit transactions.
• Experience with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac multifamily agency lending and affordable housing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise major financial institutions on sophisticated real estate finance transactions.
• Draft, negotiate and close complex loan documents and related agreements.
• Collaborate with lenders, lawyers and business teams to manage risk and ensure compliance.

Skills

Real estate finance

Secured lending

Drafting skills

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

A leading US law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Counsel to join its growing New York practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Real Estate Finance Lawyer to take on sophisticated lender-side work within a highly regarded national real estate platform, advising major financial institutions on complex commercial real estate transactions.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of commercial real estate finance experience, with a strong background representing secured lenders on balance sheet, bridge and CMBS/conduit transactions. Experience with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily agency lending, affordable housing transactions and/or real estate workouts would be highly advantageous. Candidates should have strong technical drafting skills, excellent academics and the ability to build trusted relationships with both legal and business teams.

New York Bar admission is required. This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a Senior Associate or Counsel looking to join a growing real estate finance platform with significant institutional lender work and a clear opportunity for long-term career development.

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