Lippes Mathias LLP · 4 weeks ago
Associate Attorney - Real Estate
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expLippes Mathias LLP is a full-service law firm seeking a highly skilled attorney to join their private equity real estate and banking transactions practice. The role involves managing deal execution, negotiating complex agreements, and providing legal guidance throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Building MaterialConsultingFinancial ServicesLegalReal EstateVenture Capital
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the full life cycle of private equity real estate and finance transactions
This includes structuring and documenting joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings involving a range of asset classes, capital stacks, and ownership structures
You will draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents, including letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements and operating agreements, loan documents, intercreditor and subordination agreements, pledge and collateral documents, subscription/credit facilities, and ancillary corporate instruments
You will oversee legal due diligence across title, survey, zoning, environmental, and corporate matters; synthesize findings into clear risk assessments and deal memoranda; and coordinate with tax, regulatory, and other specialist counsel as needed
You will manage closings end-to-end, maintain closing checklists and timetables, and ensure accurate delivery of closing deliverables
You will lead and actively participate in deal calls, facilitate negotiations with counterparties, and provide pragmatic, business-oriented guidance to clients on transaction risks, alternatives, and market norms
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
In good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Eligibility for admission in Florida
Minimum of five years of relevant experience in private equity real estate, real estate finance, or banking transactions at a law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal department
Mastery of core real estate and corporate documentation, including operating agreements, joint venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, guaranties, security instruments, and intercreditor agreements
Proven ability to run transactions independently
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
Ability to drive timely execution under tight deadlines
Strong negotiator with excellent drafting, issue-spotting, and judgment
Clear and concise communication with clients and counterparties
Familiarity with fund structures, REIT considerations, preferred equity, mezzanine financing, and complex waterfalls
Preferred
Experience in large-scale portfolio transactions
Development and construction financing
Hotel or industrial assets
Ground leases
Co-GP and programmatic JV structures
Cross-border or tax-sensitive structures
Experience with subscription credit facilities
Experience with warehousing facilities
Experience with NAV facilities
Comfort with project management tools
Comfort with data rooms
Comfort with closing platforms
Proficiency with standard real estate diligence reports and surveys
Benefits
Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans > 4 medical plan options including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans
Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
Vision plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
Term Life and AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability
Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
Legal work discount program
Company
Lippes Mathias LLP
Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 230 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Chief Financial Officer
Alan Wexler
Partner
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