Job Description

Senior Transaction Manager (New York, NY): Our client, a leading credit and real estate focused alternative asset management firm with north of $10B AUM, is seeking an attorney to join their growing legal team. This individual will work closely with both the General Counsel and Chief Transaction Counsel.

Highlights:

• Opportunity to join a growing, actively fundraising firm, in a newly created capacity working alongside a talented and lean legal and deal team
• New hire will focus on the structuring and closing of RE loans, as well as the ownership and operation of real properties from both a legal and business standpoint
• Highly visible and interactive role across teams and all levels internally
• Hybrid work (4 days in) and excellent work/life balance, benefits, and compensation

Responsibilities:

• Structure, close and securitize the firm’s commercial real estate loan originations
• Track closing process and progress of all transactions in house
• Assist Asset Management with loan amendments, modifications and workouts
• Review and approve loan documentation, purchase and sale agreements and legal diligence prior to every closing
• Review and approve securitization documentation, including confirmation of related representations and DDQ information
• Negotiate warehouse and similar financing arrangements for Firm's assets
• Draft and/or review other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, third party engagement letters, scopes of work, etc.
• Be a resource to CRE group, with focus on origination deal teams, on issues with legal and other ramifications

Qualifications:

• JD required
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in private practice
• Experience working on commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and documents
• Experience with real estate asset management, including loan modifications, workouts and sales, as well as real property dispositions
• Knowledge of corporate structures and documentation, including REIT formation
• Ability to take initiative/ownership/responsibility of work product

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