Senior Director, Transaction Finance Attorney

Greystar Management Services•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to support and oversee the Project Finance team’s equity finance documentation processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring the legal accuracy, consistency, and risk management of Greystar’s equity documentation for both development and acquisition transactions, with a particular focus on reviewing, negotiating, and closing equity-financed projects.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
5+ years of experience practicing as a corporate attorney with a focus on negotiating real estate joint ventures.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Proven ability to track departmental performance, refine processes, and adapt systems to achieve measurable results.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a customer-focused culture, ensuring seamless service delivery and reinforcing Greystar’s reputation as a trusted partner.
Proficiency with document management systems and legal abstracting tools.
Skilled at translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-legal audiences.

Nice To Haves

Real estate development experience strongly preferred, particularly within multifamily projects.

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on transactions related to equity joint ventures for development and acquisitions, including deal structuring, strategic partnership agreements, and joint venture documentation.
Engage and manage external counsel and advisory services as needed, while reviewing, approving, and tracking legal costs against established budgets.
Prepare and present reports, abstracts, and status updates on pending transactions and prospective joint venture opportunities.
Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents required for executing project equity financings (e.g., finance-related provisions in ground leases) and maintain a library of templates and related materials.
Collaborate with business leaders to ensure alignment and consistency with Greystar’s operating policies, agreements, and best practices.
Oversee legal due diligence for proposed transactions and work closely with Tax and Finance teams to execute deals efficiently.
Evaluate and mitigate risk across the Americas Principal business by developing proactive legal and compliance initiatives.
Identify and communicate material deviations or elevated risk terms to senior leadership, recommending alternative structures or revisions as appropriate.
Maintain and enhance standard legal templates, fallback provisions, and checklists to streamline deal execution and promote consistency across transactions.
Provide ongoing legal support throughout the lifecycle of joint ventures, including the review and negotiation of amendments and follow-on documentation.

Benefits

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
Employee Assistance Program.
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
Charitable giving program and benefits.