Senior Real Estate Staff Attorney

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP•New York, NY

60d•$155,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 14 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not as a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions, and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch. Cleary Gottlieb is a pioneer in globalizing the legal profession. We have 14 offices in major financial centers around the world, but we operate as a single, integrated global partnership and not as a U.S. firm with a network of overseas locations. The firm employs approximately 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries. Since 1946 our lawyers and staff have worked across practices, industries, jurisdictions, and continents to provide clients with simple, actionable approaches to their most complex legal and business challenges, whether domestic or international. We support every client relationship with intellectual agility, commercial acumen, and a human touch.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
5+ years of experience practicing real estate law, with a focus on commercial transactions.
Strong understanding of real estate title insurance, conveyancing principles, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex legal documents and resolve intricate legal issues.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate legal strategies and advice clearly.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in legal research tools and document management systems.

Responsibilities

All aspects of commercial real estate transaction diligence, including review of corporate entity documents and property level diligence.
Review and summarize leases and other material property agreements; providing relevant risk analysis to clients.
Prepare, review and analyze title abstracts, deeds, surveys, and other relevant documents for accuracy and completeness; summarize findings and recommendations for further action.
Support multi-state commercial transactions, including managing diligence workstreams with paralegals and other third party service providers to streamline transactional processes and resolve legal issues efficiently.
Review underlying title exception documents; review title insurance commitments; review surveys and property descriptions (including negotiation of survey certifications); negotiate title insurance coverage on complex commercial transactions; negotiate title endorsements and affirmative coverage; act as primary contact with surveyors and title companies.
Assist in drafting legal documents such as leases, access agreements, escrow instruction letters, mortgages, releases, deeds and affidavits related to real estate transactions.
Assist with the arrangement and oversight of escrow closings with title companies.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, title companies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and expedite transactions.
Maintain organized files and documentation to support transactional processes.
Follow relevant current developments in the title industry and report back to the group.
Other responsibilities as they may be assigned from time.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines effectively.