Real Estate Transactional Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage a varied caseload of property transactions, covering financing, purchases and dispositions, as a senior member of a legal team. The position centers on preparing and negotiating deal documents, guiding matters through to completion, and developing your own client base.

What you'll do

- Act for clients on property purchases, sales and leasing deals.

- Advise lenders and borrowers on new loans and refinancings.

- Prepare, negotiate and review transaction paperwork such as sale contracts, lending documents and leases.

- Carry out diligence, examine title and survey materials, and manage the closing process.

- Partner with colleagues in other practice areas on matters that cross disciplines.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Roughly five to ten years working on commercial property deals within a law firm, ideally a mid-size or larger one.

- J.D. from an accredited law school.

- Licensed in New Jersey, or licensed in New York and willing to seek admission in New Jersey by waiver.

- Background in property finance work for either side of a lending deal, together with purchase and sale experience.

- Excellent writing, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

- An entrepreneurial outlook and a desire to develop new business.

- Ability to work from the office five days a week.

Bonus points

- Experience at a large firm or a similar regional commercial property practice.

- Attorneys from large city firms who want a change of pace are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 250,000 per year

Location and work model

- Newark, NJ, United States

- On-site, 5 days per week in office

- Full-time