Commercial Real Estate Attorney | New York | 10-15+ Years | $250,000-$325,000 + BonusAJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a highly regarded New York law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney / Real Estate Counsel with approximately 10-15 years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Counsel or senior Real Estate Associate to take on significant responsibility across complex commercial real estate transactions, working directly with sophisticated clients including developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants. The practice handles a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing and real estate finance. The successful candidate will be able to independently manage sophisticated transactions from initial structuring and negotiation through documentation, closing and post closing matters. Core Practice AreasThe successful candidate will have substantial experience in: Commercial Real EstateReal Estate Transactions Commercial Leasing Acquisitions & Dispositions Real Estate Finance Commercial real estate development Purchase and sale transactions Commercial lease negotiations Real estate financing and secured lending Drafting and negotiating transaction documents Due diligence Transaction structuring Closing complex real estate transactions
Key Responsibilities:- Advise developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants on sophisticated commercial real estate matters
- Handle commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions from due diligence through closing
- Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements
- Negotiate and draft commercial leases and related leasing documentation
- Advise clients on commercial real estate financing transactions
- Draft and negotiate loan and financing documents
- Manage transaction due diligence and closing processes
- Identify and resolve legal and commercial issues throughout transactions
- Negotiate directly with opposing counsel and other transaction parties
- Manage multiple complex transactions independently
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Work collaboratively with partners and other attorneys
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys where appropriate
Required Qualifications:
New York Bar admission required
Approximately 10-15+ years of commercial real estate transactional experienceExperience gained within a law firm environment
Significant experience with:
- Commercial leasing
- Real estate acquisitions
- Real estate dispositions
- Commercial real estate finance
- Proven ability to independently manage sophisticated real estate transactions from inception through closing
- Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills
- Excellent legal research, analytical and written communication skills
- Strong client relationship and communication skills
- Experience advising sophisticated commercial real estate clients
- Preferred Experience
- The following would be advantageous:
- Experience across multiple commercial real estate asset classes
- Real estate development experience
- Florida Bar admission
- Experience handling Florida real estate transactions
- Existing client relationships
- Business development and client origination experienceExperience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys
- Experience working with institutional investors, developers, lenders or major landlords and tenants
Compensation & Benefits:- $250,000-$325,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Continuing legal education and professional development
- Long term career development opportunities
- Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Sophisticated Commercial Real Estate Work - Handle high value transactions for sophisticated developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants.
- Broad Transactional Practice - Work across leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and real estate finance, rather than being restricted to one transactional area.
- Meaningful Client Responsibility - Take ownership of complex transactions and work directly with clients and opposing counsel.
- Established New York Practice - Join a respected commercial real estate team with a strong platform and sophisticated client base.
- Career Development - Take on increased responsibility while working alongside experienced real estate practitioners in a collaborative environment.
Ideal Candidate: This opportunity is particularly relevant to:
- Commercial Real Estate AttorneysReal Estate AttorneysReal Estate Associates
- Senior Real Estate Associates
- Real Estate Counsel
- Real Estate Transactional Attorneys
- Commercial Leasing AttorneysReal Estate Finance AttorneysReal Estate Acquisition & Disposition AttorneysReal Estate Partners
- Senior Real Estate Counsel
The ideal candidate will have a broad commercial real estate transactional practice, with meaningful experience across leasing, acquisitions/dispositions and real estate finance.
Interested? If you are an experienced commercial real estate attorney with 10-15+ years of law firm experience and are interested in discussing a sophisticated New York real estate opportunity, please apply for a confidential conversation.
Seniority Level: Senior Associate / Counsel
Employment Type: Full-time
