Real Estate Transactions Attorney - Special Counsel (NY)

KOB Solutions, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 425,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

AmLaw 50 firm in New York seeks a Special Counsel Attorney to lead sophisticated Real Estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures. Hybrid work location in New York, NY.

The candidate will act as a strategic advisor to institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity firms, and lenders, collaborating with tax, corporate, and litigation teams. Strong preference for BigLaw experience and leadership capabilities.

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.
• 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 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.
• BigLaw experience: familiarity with the pace of a top-tier large New York law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; ability to manage client relationships with ease.

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.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Negotiation

Mentoring

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Drafting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw 50 firm in New York seeks a Special Counsel Attorney to lead sophisticated Real Estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures. Hybrid work location in New York, NY.

The candidate will act as a strategic advisor to institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity firms, and lenders, collaborating with tax, corporate, and litigation teams. Strong preference for BigLaw experience and leadership capabilities.