Real Estate Associate

Job Summary

As an Associate, you will engage with real estate credit funds, public mortgage REITs, and other investors in real estate credit on a variety of structured finance matters. Your responsibilities will encompass drafting, reviewing, and negotiating master repurchase agreements, loan-on-loan credit agreements, and other structured finance transactions. You will have direct client contact, requiring strong communication skills, and will be expected to stay informed about industry trends to provide the most current and effective advice and solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities

Associates will work with real estate credit funds, public mortgage REITs, and other investors in real estate credit on various structured finance matters. Responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating master repurchase agreements, loan-on-loan credit agreements, and other structured finance transactions. Associates will have client contact and should remain informed about industry trends.

Required Skills/Abilities

Qualified candidates should have between 3-5 years of legal experience in real estate credit and/or structure finance currently working at a large law firm. A J.D. degree from an accredited law school or equivalent and admission to practice in the state of New York, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the state, will be required.

Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of real estate finance, including knowledge of real estate credit funds, public mortgage REITs, and other real estate credit investors. They should have expertise in structured finance matters, particularly with experience in master repurchase agreements and loan-on-loan credit agreements. Proficiency in drafting legal documents related to structured finance transactions will be essential. Effective client contact and relationship management will require strong communication skills. Candidates should also proactively stay informed about industry trends and developments in real estate finance. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in legal documentation is crucial, as are strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective time management skills are important to handle multiple transactions and deadlines, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and the firm's clients is essential for success in this role.

Compensation

In accordance with New York's Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated pay range for this position is $260,000 - $365,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus. For compensation information, please click here.