Associate General Counsel - Real Estate Finance

• Exciting opportunity to join a growing legal team
• Focus on real estate funds, upper tier financing

About Our Client

Syndicator.

Job Description

• Lead and support the legal aspects of real estate investment fund formation, fundraising, and closing activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund governing documents, subscription materials, investor side letters, and related transaction documentation.
• Coordinate fund closings with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee the preparation and execution of closing deliverables.
• Support fund-level financing transactions, including bridge facilities, warehouse financing arrangements, and related due diligence.
• Review and negotiate investor transfer documentation and advise internal teams on transfer-related matters.
• Partner with business stakeholders on new investment products, fund structures, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide legal support to investment, asset management, and investor relations teams regarding fund governance, investor rights, consent requirements, and other ongoing matters.
• Oversee KYC and investor onboarding requirements and support related compliance initiatives.
• Manage regulatory filings and reporting obligations associated with fund operations and ownership structures.
• Develop and enhance legal processes, procedures, and documentation to support a growing platform.
• Assist with securities law compliance and other legal and regulatory matters impacting the business.

The Successful Applicant

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 7-10 years of legal experience gained within a leading law firm, investment manager, private equity firm, real estate investment platform, or corporate legal department.
• Significant experience with investment funds, fund formation, securities law, partnership and limited liability company structures, and related transactional matters.
• Familiarity with fund financings, investor negotiations, and complex fund governance issues.
• Experience advising internal business teams and translating legal considerations into practical business solutions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and legal research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Commercial real estate investment, development, financing, or private funds experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting tax-advantaged investment structures, affordable housing investments, or government-sponsored development programs is a plus.
• Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable operating within a sophisticated, fast-paced investment environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Great working environment

Contact

Jennifer Pettigrew

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