Fernridge Group · 4 days ago
Legal Counsel (Real Estate)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expFernridge Group is a leading credit and real estate focused alternative asset management firm. They are seeking an attorney to join their growing legal team, focusing on the structuring and closing of real estate loans and the ownership and operation of real properties from both a legal and business standpoint.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kim Autuori
Responsibilities
Structure, close and securitize the firm’s commercial real estate loan originations
Track closing process and progress of all transactions in house
Assist Asset Management with loan amendments, modifications and workouts
Review and approve loan documentation, purchase and sale agreements and legal diligence prior to every closing
Review and approve securitization documentation, including confirmation of related representations and DDQ information
Negotiate warehouse and similar financing arrangements for Firm's assets
Draft and/or review other legal documents, including confidentiality agreements, third party engagement letters, scopes of work, etc
Be a resource to CRE group, with focus on origination deal teams, on issues with legal and other ramifications
Qualification
Required
JD required
6+ years of relevant experience in private practice
Experience working on commercial real estate debt and equity transactions and documents
Experience with real estate asset management, including loan modifications, workouts and sales, as well as real property dispositions
Knowledge of corporate structures and documentation, including REIT formation
Ability to take initiative/ownership/responsibility of work product
Benefits
Excellent work/life balance
Benefits
Compensation
Company
Fernridge Group
At Fernridge Group, we're passionate about fueling success in the dynamic world of alternative asset management.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase