Our client is seeking an attorney with 3–6 years of experience to work across investment fund formation and commercial real estate matters in its New York City practice. This professional-track, non-partnership role offers a hybrid arrangement that may combine remote and in-office work.
The Work
- Draft and negotiate organizational documents for investment funds, helping shape the structures through which clients establish and operate their funds.
- Prepare and negotiate investor side letters, addressing investor-specific terms and related fund documentation.
- Work on commercial real estate purchase and sale matters, drafting and negotiating transaction documents from deal development through completion.
- Support leasing and real estate financing transactions through the preparation and negotiation of relevant agreements.
- Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements for real estate and investment-related ventures.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues while managing deadlines, competing priorities, and high standards for written work.
- Contribute to matters involving secondaries transactions where relevant; prior experience in this area is a plus.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant legal experience in fund formation, commercial real estate, real estate finance, and/or joint ventures.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters.
- Experience with commercial real estate transaction documents, including purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and/or joint venture agreements.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and business professionals.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice in New York.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred; secondaries experience is a plus.
Why Consider It
This role brings fund formation and commercial real estate work together, with hands-on drafting and negotiation across fund documents, investor side letters, property transactions, financing, leasing, and joint ventures.
It is a professional-track, non-partnership position with a possible hybrid arrangement.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated salary range is $135,000–$300,000, based on qualifications, and the benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.