Greystar · 1 month ago
Senior Director, Transaction Finance Attorney
Charleston, SC
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGreystar is a leading global real estate platform that specializes in rental housing. The Senior Director, Transaction Finance Attorney will oversee the Project Finance team's equity finance documentation processes, ensuring legal accuracy and risk management for development and acquisition transactions.
Real EstateRentalRental Property
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Real estate development experience strongly preferred, particularly within multifamily projects
Benefits
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
Generous Paid Time off.
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.
Company
Greystar
Greystar’s vertically integrated platform leverages extensive local market knowledge to deliver projects that reflect our remarkable commitment to quality.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase