Pernini Legal, LLC
Real Estate Attorney (Special Counsel)
Pernini Legal, LLC, New York, New York, United States, 10292
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY -
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Location: New York, NY
HYBRID
A leading
AmLaw 50
firm is seeking a talented
Special Counsel Attorney
to join its sophisticated
Real Estate Practice Group
in
New York (link removed) 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.
Candidate Profile
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with an
excellent academic record (link removed)> 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 (link removed)> Demonstrated expertise
representing borrowers and lenders
in complex real estate finance matters, including
mortgage and mezzanine loans ,
construction financing , and
loan workouts (link removed)> 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.
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 (link removed)> 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.
Our client is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>
#LI-DNP
SPECIAL COUNSEL
Location: New York, NY
HYBRID
A leading
AmLaw 50
firm is seeking a talented
Special Counsel Attorney
to join its sophisticated
Real Estate Practice Group
in
New York (link removed) 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.
Candidate Profile
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with an
excellent academic record (link removed)> 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 (link removed)> Demonstrated expertise
representing borrowers and lenders
in complex real estate finance matters, including
mortgage and mezzanine loans ,
construction financing , and
loan workouts (link removed)> 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.
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 (link removed)> 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.
Our client is an
Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>
#LI-DNP