Overview
Real Estate Lending Attorney – Syndicated Loan or Construction Loan Jobs in New York, New York, USA at J.Sheppard Associates
Position: Real Estate Lending Attorney – Syndicated Loan or Construction Loan Experience
Location: New York
Real Estate Lending Attorney – Syndicated Loan or Construction Loan Experience
Our client, a sophisticated Real Estate Finance practice group, is adding client bench strength and future leadership to their team as Counsel (or Senior Associate). This is a foundational career opportunity for a well-experienced and motivated individual. The firm represents banks and other major financial institutions throughout the United States and is seeking a subject matter expert with a minimum of 15 years of syndicated loan experience, representing financial institutions making complex syndicated and bilateral construction and term loans for a variety of commercial real estate projects.
The succession candidate will have an outsized role in maintaining, developing, and expanding on a significant book of business being vacated by a retiring partner. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of the documentation and regulatory issues involved in representing lead banks in complex loan transactions. Knowledge of affordable housing transaction experience is a plus (i.e., transactions involving deals financed with HDC and HFA bonds and IRC Section 42 tax credit equity).
Client-facing engagement skills, with experience in a Big Law setting, representing financial institutions making complex commercial loans including construction loans and term debt, that are secured by a range of commercial real property types, is required. This Counsel will also be an integral part of the group’s workflow, with leadership skills to work well with a small group of attorneys and paralegals.
The Counsel must be well organized, able to prioritize and work well in a professional manner, while meeting client deadlines easily, delivering white glove service. In addition, excellent judgment, and superior written and verbal communication skills are all required. JD required. NY Bar Admission required. Compensation includes salary ($250K-$400K, depending on experience and SME), bonus, and robust benefits package. Individuals with substantial growth potential should have a strong academic background and a minimum of ten years of real estate lending experience.
Seniority
Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: Real Estate Lending Attorney – Syndicated Loan or Construction Loan
Company: J.Sheppard Associates
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Financial Law, Regulatory Compliance Specialist), Finance & Banking (Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
