REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY - SPECIAL COUNSEL
Location : New York, NY
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A leading AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a talented Special Counsel Attorney to join its sophisticated Real Estate Practice Group in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned attorney to take on a leadership role advising on a wide range of high-value real estate transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation and execution of real estate transactions, including loan agreements, joint venture documents, and purchase and sale agreements.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to institutional investors, developers, REITs, private equity firms, and lenders on complex real estate matters.
- Work closely with attorneys in tax, corporate, and litigation practices to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Advise clients on risk allocation and mitigation strategies across the lifecycle of real estate transactions.
- Support the professional development of associates through hands-on training and mentorship.
Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier real estate practice that combines deep industry knowledge with a commercial, client-focused approach. Our client is a recognized leader in real estate law and has handled some of the most complex and high-profile real estate transactions in the country.
As a member of this collaborative and high-performing team, you will be empowered to lead transactions, deepen client relationships, and work alongside respected industry leaders. The firm fosters a collegial culture, values innovation and diversity, and is deeply committed to supporting long-term professional success.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary : $425,000 – $455,000, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive Benefits : Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and sick time, emergency childcare; commuter benefits; corporate discounts; and multiple employee wellness programs.
Supportive Culture : Our client fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace that supports excellence, balance, and long-term success.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Financing, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Joint Ventures, Mortgage Lending, Mezzanine, Construction Finance, Loan Work-outs, Purchase & Sale Agreements, Asset Dispositions
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
- 8+ years of substantive experience in real estate transactions, including finance, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures.
- Demonstrated expertise representing borrowers and lenders in complex real estate finance matters, including mortgage and mezzanine loans, construction financing, and loan workouts.
- Strong experience advising clients on the structuring and negotiation of joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, and asset dispositions across asset classes (office, retail, multifamily, hospitality, etc.).
- Ability to handle transactions independently while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across departments.
- BigLaw Experience : Familiar with the pace of a top-tier, large New York law firm.
- Soft Skills : Strong attention to detail, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential. The ideal candidate manages client relationships with ease.