Job Overview – Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Compensation: $180,000 – $200,000/year
Location: Westchester County, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Westchester County, NY for our client, supporting sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, corporate matters, and business advisory services. This role will handle acquisitions, dispositions, real estate financing, entity formation, and commercial agreements while advising clients on complex transactional matters. The ideal candidate brings extensive commercial real estate and corporate transactional experience, strong legal drafting skills, and the ability to independently manage transactions.
Responsibilities as the Commercial Real Estate Attorney:
- Real Estate Transactions: Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and other complex property transactions.
- Real Estate Financing: Structure, negotiate, and document commercial real estate financing transactions and related agreements.
- Corporate Transactions: Advise on entity formation, corporate governance, business transactions, and organizational structures.
- Contract Drafting: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, operating agreements, and commercial contracts.
- Client Advisory: Provide legal counsel on commercial real estate matters, corporate transactions, and general business operations.
- Transaction Management: Oversee due diligence, coordinate closings, and collaborate with clients and external parties throughout the transaction process.
Qualifications for the Commercial Real Estate Attorney:
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
- Licensure: Active admission to the New York State Bar is required.
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, corporate law, or related transactional legal practice is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, entity formation, corporate governance, and commercial agreements is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal research, contract drafting, transaction documentation, and Microsoft Office is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.