Real Estate Attorney; Special Counsel) King Services

Location:

New York, NY

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.

• 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.
• Big Law 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.