Senior Associate Real Estate Funds

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunity policy

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a senior associate for its Real Estate Funds Practice Group. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience structuring, forming, and managing real estate fund products, including co-investment vehicles, and will advise sponsors and investors on legal, regulatory, and transactional matters.

You will represent sponsors and investors in transactions, lead fundraising efforts, draft and negotiate fund documents, oversee due diligence, monitor

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate funds at a global law firm.
• Experience with open-end and closed-end fund structures.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies for legal research.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Represent real estate fund sponsors and investors in transactions and negotiations.
• Advise on the formation, structuring, and management of real estate funds.
• Lead fundraising processes for real estate funds.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund offering documents and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and service providers to facilitate fund closings.
• Prepare and review disclosure documents and investor communications.
• Support due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions.
• Identify and resolve legal issues related to fund operations.
• Monitor changes in laws affecting real estate funds.
• Use AI technologies responsibly for legal research and document review.
• Collaborate with colleagues in related practice areas and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Real estate funds experience

Legal drafting & negotiation

Project leadership & mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to DC Bar

Tools

AI research tools

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate for their Real Estate Funds Practice Group in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in structuring, forming, and managing real estate fund products, including co-investment vehicles. Experience in advising fund sponsors and investors on legal, regulatory, and transactional matters is essential.

Duties

• Represent real estate fund sponsors and investors in transactions and negotiations.
• Advise on the formation, structuring, and management of real estate funds.
• Lead teams during fundraising processes for real estate funds.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund offering documents and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and service providers to facilitate fund closings.
• Prepare and review disclosure documents and investor communications.
• Support due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions.
• Identify and resolve legal issues related to fund operations.
• Monitor changes in laws affecting real estate funds.
• Use AI technologies responsibly for legal research and document review.
• Collaborate with colleagues in related practice areas and supervise junior team members.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a global law firm focusing on real estate funds.
• Experience with open-end and closed-end fund structures.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to lead and mentor junior associates.

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Experience with real estate fund structures and investment products.
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in AI technologies for legal research.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunity policy.