Senior Real Estate Finance Counsel (Lender) – Hybrid NYC

Top Echelon Software, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 378,000 - 462,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Unknown law firm in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel for its Real Estate practice. Hybrid work, lender-side focus, and deep experience in real estate finance will enable management of complex transactions from structuring through closing.

The candidate will lead loan drafting and negotiation, conduct title and survey diligence, and advise on financing structures with strong client interaction and collaboration across the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with real estate financing transactions, including lender representation
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documents and related agreements
• Conduct title and survey diligence and resolve related issues
• Independently manage transaction workflows, timelines, and deal execution
• Provide strategic guidance on financing structures and risk mitigation
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Real estate transactions

Client communication

Independent management

Loan document drafting

Title & survey diligence

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

JD from top-tier law school

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Unknown law firm in New York seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel for its Real Estate practice. Hybrid work, lender-side focus, and deep experience in real estate finance will enable management of complex transactions from structuring through closing.

The candidate will lead loan drafting and negotiation, conduct title and survey diligence, and advise on financing structures with strong client interaction and collaboration across the firm.