DivCore Capital · 10 hours ago
Real Estate Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expDivcoWest is a multi-disciplinary real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco. They are seeking an experienced Real Estate Transactions Attorney to join their Legal & Compliance team, providing legal support across a wide range of real estate transactional matters.
Real EstateReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Aida Moradi
Responsibilities
Provide legal support on a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures
Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of organizational and transactional documents, including purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, loan documents, and operating agreements
Assist with asset management matters, including leasing, development, entitlements, property operations, and other asset-level legal issues
Support capital formation by reviewing offering memoranda, subscription documents, side letters, and investor materials
Coordinate and oversee the work of external counsel to ensure efficiency, alignment, and quality across transactions
Collaborate with internal teams—including Investments, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, and Finance—to identify risks, propose solutions, and advance business objectives
Lead or coordinate due diligence efforts across legal, financial, and technical workstreams
Support dispositions and portfolio-level initiatives, including recapitalizations and financing strategies
Conduct legal research and participate in department-wide initiatives to enhance processes, workflows, and knowledge management
Provide timely, practical, business-oriented advice to stakeholders across the organization
Qualification
Required
Degree from a top-tier law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
3–5 years of relevant real estate transactional experience at a top law firm; in-house experience is a plus
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities in fast-paced environments
Excellent judgment with the ability to translate legal risk into practical, business-aligned solutions
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external counsel
Ability to manage workstreams independently with limited supervision
Comfort working with business teams and non-legal professionals
Preferred
California or New York preferred
Familiarity with private equity, investment structures, and fund operations preferred
Experience drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements with institutional partners preferred
Experience with complex financing structures—including construction financing, mezzanine financing, and agency loans—is a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity
Full benefits
401k match
Flexible vacation policy
Weekly lunch stipend
Company
DivCore Capital
DivCore Capital manages real estate investment strategies and capital formation for institutional investors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase