CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing · 1 day ago
Real Estate Finance Attorney
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCF Legal Recruiting and Staffing is representing one of the area’s most esteemed real estate and estate planning law firms that is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Finance Associate. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing institutional lenders in complex real estate finance transactions and will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and reviewing loan documents, as well as managing closings and coordinating with various stakeholders throughout transaction life cycles.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Marc Feigenbaum
Responsibilities
Represent banks, debt funds, and other institutional lenders in real estate finance transactions, including:
Mortgage and mezzanine loans
Construction financing
Loan modifications and workouts
Draft, negotiate, and review loan documents, intercreditor agreements, and related finance documentation
Review and analysis of due diligence, title/survey review, and participation in closings
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and third parties (title companies, surveyors, lenders, etc.) throughout transaction life cycles
Manage closings from start to finish with limited supervision
Work directly with clients and participate in strategy discussions and deal structuring
Handling commercial leasing matters, including drafting and negotiating leases for office, retail, and industrial spaces
Handling acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, JV agreements, and ancillary documents
Maintain awareness of legal developments and market trends affecting real estate finance and leasing
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in New York
A minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
Strong knowledge of real estate finance laws and practices, as well as market standards
Experience handling commercial leasing and commercial real estate transactions
Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Able to manage multiple transactions and deadlines independently
Preferred
Experience with syndicated loan structures, intercreditor and co-lender agreements
Exposure to ground leases, sale-leasebacks, and mixed-use developments
Familiarity with REITs, opportunity zones, or tax-advantaged structures is a plus
Company
CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase