Real Estate - Senior Associate or Counsel Attorney (NY)

Eckceptional Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Our client, a prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm, seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel in New York Real Estate to independently manage complex real estate financings from structuring through closing.

The role targets a seasoned attorney with 7+ years in real estate transactions, lender-side experience, and excellence in drafting loan documents, with a hybrid work arrangement in New York.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York in good standing.
• 7+ years of substantive real estate transactional experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and other clients in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements and related documents
• Conduct title and survey review, analysis, and resolution of related issues
• Provide strategic guidance on real estate financing structures and risk mitigation
• Independently manage transaction workflows, timelines, and deal execution
• Interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other transaction participants
• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas as needed

Skills

Bar admission NY

Real estate financing

Loan documents drafting

Negotiation

Title & survey diligence

Independent transaction management

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from top-tier law school

Bar admission NY

Job description

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SENIOR ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL ATTORNEY – REAL ESTATE

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent international AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Counsel to join its Real Estate practice in New York. This role is well suited for a seasoned real estate attorney with deep experience in real estate finance, particularly on the lender-side, who can independently manage complex transactions from initial structuring through closing. The position offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value real estate financings within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York in good standing
• 7+ years of substantive real estate transactional experience

• Significant experience with real estate financing transactions, including lender representation
• Strong background in loan document drafting, negotiation, and execution
• Experience conducting and reviewing title and survey diligence
• Proven ability to independently manage transactions from structuring through closing
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and sound commercial judgment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and other clients in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements and related transaction documents
• Conduct title and survey review, analysis, and resolution of related issues
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on real estate financing structures and risk mitigation
• Independently manage transaction workflows, timelines, and deal execution
• Interface directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other transaction participants

• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas as needed

Why Join Us?

This role presents an outstanding opportunity to join a highly-regarded Real Estate team within a leading international law firm. Attorneys in this practice enjoy direct client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated financing transactions across a wide range of industries. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional growth, and emphasis on mentorship and training. With access to high-profile matters and cross-office collaboration, you'll be well-positioned to expand your expertise and develop a long-term career in real estate law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected minimum annual salary for this position is $420,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for the firm's generous bonus structure
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, childcare support, retirement and savings plans; generous paid time off, wellness programs, robust professional development resources and additional firm-sponsored benefits
• Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement and a culture that values work-life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement

Application Requirements

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.