Senior Real Estate Transactions Counsel - NY (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. in New York is seeking a Special Counsel Attorney to join its Real Estate Practice Group in a hybrid role.

You will lead high-value real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, advising borrowers and lenders in complex matters. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, New York Bar admission, 8+ years of BigLaw experience, and a track record of mentoring junior attorneys while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing.
• 8+ years of substantive experience in real estate transactions including finance, acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures.
• Experience representing borrowers and lenders in real estate finance (mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction financing, loan workouts).
• Expertise structuring and negotiating joint ventures, P&As, and asset dispositions across asset classes.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate across departments.
• BigLaw experience at a top-tier New York firm.
• Strong attention to detail, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills; client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and execution of real estate transactions, including loan agreements, joint venture documents, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Serve as strategic advisor to institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity firms, and lenders on complex real estate matters.
• Work with tax, corporate, and litigation practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Advise on risk allocation and mitigation strategies across the lifecycle of real estate transactions.
• Support the professional development of associates through training and mentorship.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Finance

Acquisitions

Dispositions

Joint ventures

Negotiation

BigLaw experience

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. in New York is seeking a Special Counsel Attorney to join its Real Estate Practice Group in a hybrid role.

You will lead high-value real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, advising borrowers and lenders in complex matters. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, New York Bar admission, 8+ years of BigLaw experience, and a track record of mentoring junior attorneys while collaborating across departments.