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Cohen & Steers · 10 hours ago

Vice President, Private Real Estate Attorney

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$265K/yr - $300K/yr

7+ years exp

Cohen & Steers is an SEC registered investment adviser and NYSE listed public company, seeking a Vice President, Private Real Estate Attorney. The primary responsibility is to provide legal counsel for the private real estate business, including transactional support for property acquisitions and legal guidance related to private fund and non-traded REIT vehicles.

Finance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Handle complex private real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures formed on behalf of the Cohen & Steers investing entities involving all real estate investment sectors, including retail and open air community centers, office, multifamily, mixed-use, medical office, industrial, hospitality, senior housing and student housing

Perform legal and regulatory transactional due diligence on real estate managers and sponsors

Draft and negotiate term sheets, loan documentation, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, property management agreements, leasing agreements, and other transaction documents on behalf of the Cohen & Steers investing entities, specifically private funds and non-traded REITs

Directly advise and interface with senior management, governance and other internal committee, business partners, key clients, and outside counsel

Oversee and manage outside counsel on public registration and public filing requirements for non-traded REIT

Partner with Cohen & Steers’ compliance department to ensure regulatory obligations applicable to the private investment platform are met

Prepare and review complex documents, including fund documents, subscription agreements, prospectus amendments, and credit facility documentation

Assist with structure and formation of private equity funds, closed-end funds, and non-traded REITs

Qualification

Private equity transactionsReal estate transactionsDrafting agreementsCapital markets lawInvestment fund documentationRegulatory complianceTax issues knowledgeInclusive behaviorsAdmission to US barCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailTime management

Required

Minimum of seven to ten years legal experience supporting private equity and/or real estate transactions. Relevant in-house experience a plus

Experience working with outside counsel and other third-party advisors

Significant experience with real estate transactions, strong drafting skills and extensive experience with investment fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, joint venture agreements, cost sharing agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and loan documentation

Sophisticated knowledge of capital markets law and regulation, general M&A and joint ventures, and SEC regulations

Ability to manage a wide and diverse workload and contribute to a new strategic business initiative

Comprehensive understanding of related tax (UBTI and ECI), ERISA, and real estate issues, and working knowledge of 1933 Act (Regulation D, etc.), Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Delaware LLC and Limited Partnership law, and public plan sunshine statutes

Experience dealing with legal and regulatory issues relating to real estate companies, negotiating, and drafting commercial contracts, and interacting with management, clients and non-legal personnel

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision, and to multi-task and prioritize deadlines

Excellent communication and presentation skills and attention to detail

Admission to the US bar, preferably in New York

Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Is able to abide by the firm's hybrid work arrangement policy in New York City office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

Company

Cohen & Steers

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Cohen & Steers is a global investment manager specializing in liquid real assets, including real estate securities, listed infrastructure, and natural resource equities, as well as preferred securities and other income solutions.

Founded in 1986

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees