Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney

S4L Partners • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an associate to join the Real Estate team in our Chicago or New York office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of real estate finance experience representing lenders and investors in permanent, construction and mezzanine loan transactions (ideally involving commercial, health care, auto, office, multifamily, retail and industrial properties)
• Experience closing acquisitions and dispositions
• Experience negotiating commercial leases (office, retail, warehouse, and industrial)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
• J.D. degree and strong academic credentials
• Admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, Illinois or New York

Responsibilities

• Work closely with shareholders
• Participate in business development and client-facing activities
• Represent lenders and investors in permanent, construction and mezzanine loan transactions
• Close acquisitions and dispositions
• Negotiate commercial leases

Benefits

• Substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback
• Competitive compensation and benefits structure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree