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Nationwide · 3 days ago

Real Estate Finance Counsel

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$138K/yr - $243K/yr

6+ years exp

Nationwide is a diverse organization with a focus on delivering innovative business solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Real Estate Finance Counsel to provide legal advice and guidance on real estate transactions, including financing and leasing, while managing multiple transactions for a diverse client portfolio.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance

Hiring Manager

Chip Parsons, MS

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on a wide range of real estate transactions, including financing, workouts, dispositions, leasing and development

Structure and negotiate complex debt and equity arrangements, including commercial mortgage loans, construction loans, mezzanine financings, and preferred equity

Draft, review, and revise a variety of legal documents, including: Loan Applications, Term Sheets, Loan Agreements and related documentation, Joint Venture Agreements, Purchase & Sale Agreements, Commercial Leases

Conduct thorough legal due diligence on potential real estate investments, identifying and mitigating risks related to title, survey, zoning, and construction

Coordinate with internal partners and manage paralegals to ensure smooth deal flow and timely execution

Simultaneously manage multiple transactions for a diverse client portfolio

Assess legal risks and deliver practical, business-oriented solutions

Act as a key point of contact for clients, outside counsel and opposing counsel

Manage all asset management and loan servicing requests related to Nationwide’s commercial real estate investment portfolio

Qualification

JD degreeReal estate transactionsCommercial financeLegal document draftingLegal due diligenceAnalytical skillsSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

JD degree from an accredited law school. Maintains an active license

Law firm experience, focused on real estate transactional work

Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills

Experience in commercial finance, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction contracts, development, zoning, and loan documentation

Proficiency in reviewing and resolving title and survey issues

Ability to thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with significant client contact and responsibility

Due to the fiduciary accountability of this job, a valid credit check and background check will be required as part of the selection process

Currently licensed as an attorney in an appropriate U.S. jurisdiction

Typically has six or more years of relevant legal experience

Has solid experience with or knowledge of an area of law; complex legal practices and procedures

Considered the subject matter expert regarding a specific product, service or specialty (employment, finance, regulatory, real estate, securities, tax, etc.)

Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with mid-level and some senior level OCLO associates and business partners

Analytical ability to interpret statutes, regulations, insurance policies and other contracts

Decision-making ability to set work priorities and make recommendations

Ability to initiate, organize and coordinate complex projects and/or cases that cross functional or business lines

Takes the lead role in negotiations that are complex, strategic or sensitive in nature

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short and long term disability coverage

Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date

Nine paid holidays

8 hours of Lifetime paid time off

8 hours of Unity Day paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company-paid pension plan

Business casual attire

Company

Nationwide

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Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.

Founded in 1925

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees