Commercial Real Estate Attorney - Considine Search : Job Details

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Managing Director of Legal Recruiting | AMLAW 100 Attorney & Partner Recruiter

New York, NY

Summary

The Attorney will play a critical role in company's transaction process, ensuring smooth and efficient closings from cradle to grave. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously. Must be eager to leverage technology and embrace new tools to enhance efficiency. Technology is at the forefront of our processes.

Core Responsibilities

Transactional Support: Work on streamlined, repeatable, tech-driven processes for transactions.

Title & Zoning Analysis: Review, analyze, and prepare memos on title insurance commitments, exceptions, endorsements, policies, surveys, legal descriptions, and zoning regulations. Will use technology to perform this work.

Document Preparation & Review: Draft and review ancillary real estate transaction documents, including escrow instructions, deeds, easements, owner's affidavits, and closing certificates.

Legal Document Accuracy: Proofread legal documents to ensure precision and consistency.

Due Diligence: Conduct research on loans and properties, including zoning searches, borrower background checks, and lease reviews. Coordinate third-party vendors such as appraisers, inspectors, and insurance consultants.

Pipeline Management: Track and manage multiple deals efficiently, ensuring all timelines and compliance requirements are met.

Closing Coordination: Oversee the closing process from loan approval through post-closing documentation, including document preparation, review, and coordination with all parties.

Document Generation: Utilize Firm software to generate templated legal documents and assist in reviewing borrower comments.

Post-Closing Management: Prepare closing binders, maintain checklists, and track post-closing deliverables.

Internal & External Coordination: Work directly with outside counsel, borrower's counsel, third-party vendors, and in-house teams to ensure seamless transactions. Will work closely internally with transaction coordinator, senior analysts, and general counsel.

Qualifications

Must possess a JD and an undergraduate degree from a reputable institution with strong academic performance

1-5 years of AMLAW firm or peer lending firm experience handling commercial real estate debt transactions

Extensive experience managing CRE loans, including NY CEMA transactions, title endorsements, and closing coordination

Strong background in loan documentation, title, and survey review

Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with modern transaction management software

Highly Organized: Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities. Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Problem-Solver: Proactive and resourceful. Self-starter.

Passionate: Committed to career growth and company success

Team-Oriented: Collaborative, with an ‘all-hands-on-deck' mentality, and strong communication skills

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, up to $180,000.00-$250,000.00, plus bonus

• Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement: 401K plan with partial employer matching

• Flexibility: Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

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