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Nationwide · 4 months ago

Real Estate Finance Counsel

Ohio - Columbus Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$138K/yr - $243K/yr

6+ years exp

Nationwide is a company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Counsel to join their Real Estate Capital Markets Practice Group in Columbus, OH. The role involves providing legal advice on real estate transactions, structuring complex financing arrangements, and managing multiple transactions for a diverse client portfolio.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on a wide range of real estate transactions, including financing, workouts, dispositions, leasing and development

Structure and negotiate complex debt and equity arrangements, including commercial mortgage loans, construction loans, mezzanine financings, and preferred equity

Draft, review, and revise a variety of legal documents, including: Loan Applications, Term Sheets, Loan Agreements and related documentation, Joint Venture Agreements, Purchase & Sale Agreements, Commercial Leases

Conduct thorough legal due diligence on potential real estate investments, identifying and mitigating risks related to title, survey, zoning, and construction

Coordinate with internal partners and manage paralegals to ensure smooth deal flow and timely execution

Simultaneously manage multiple transactions for a diverse client portfolio

Assess legal risks and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions

Act as a key point of contact for clients, outside counsel and opposing counsel

Manage all asset management and loan servicing requests related to Nationwide’s commercial real estate investment portfolio

Qualification

JD degreeReal estate transactional workCommercial finance experienceLegal document draftingLegal due diligenceAnalytical skillsSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

JD degree from an accredited law school. Maintains an active license

Law firm experience, focused on real estate transactional work

Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

Experience in commercial finance, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction contracts, development, zoning, and loan documentation

Proficiency in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues

Ability to thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with significant client contact and responsibility

Due to the fiduciary accountability of this job, a valid credit check and background check will be required as part of the selection process

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short and long term disability coverage

Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date

Nine paid holidays

8 hours of Lifetime paid time off

8 hours of Unity Day paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company-paid pension plan

Business casual attire

Company

Nationwide

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Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees