Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Transaction Manager (New York, NY) : Our client, a leading credit and real estate focused alternative asset management firm with north of $10B AUM, is seeking an attorney to join their growing legal team. This individual will work closely with both the General Counsel and Chief Transaction Counsel.

Highlights :

• Opportunity to join a growing, actively fundraising firm, in a newly created capacity working alongside a talented and lean legal and deal team
• New hire will focus on the structuring and closing of RE loans, as well as the ownership and operation of real properties from both a legal and business standpoint
• Highly visible and interactive role across teams and all levels internally
• Hybrid work (4 days in) and excellent work / life balance, benefits, and compensation

Responsibilities :

Structure, close and securitize the firm's commercial real estate loan originations

Track closing process and progress of all transactions in house

Assist Asset Management with loan amendments, modifications and workouts

Review and approve loan documentation, purchase and sale agreements and legal diligence prior to every closing

Review and approve securitization documentation, including confirmation of related representations and DDQ information

Negotiate warehouse and similar financing arrangements for Firm's assets

Draft and / or review other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, third party engagement letters, scopes of work, etc.

Be a resource to CRE group, with focus on origination deal teams, on issues with legal and other ramifications

Qualifications :

JD required

3 - 6 years of relevant experience in private practice

Experience working on commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and documents

Experience with real estate asset management, including loan modifications, workouts and sales, as well as real property dispositions

Knowledge of corporate structures and documentation, including REIT formation

Ability to take initiative / ownership / responsibility of work product