Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

Michael Page International

New York, New York
7 days ago

$175,000–$210,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

Numbers & Facts

Location	New York, New York
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$175,000–$210,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Remote Role With Focus On Re Investment Funds And Affordable HousingRemote role with focus on RE investment funds and affordable housingMission-driven organizationJob DescriptionHandle legal aspects of transactional matters involving proprietary and multi-investor investment funds and project partnerships, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating fund agreements, investor side letters, and related closing documentation.Coordinate fund closings in collaboration with the Investor Relations Department, ensuring timely completion of closing requirements.Oversee outside counsel engaged in fund formation, closing, and related transactional activities.Supervise paralegal preparation of certificates, closing deliverables, and other ancillary fund documentation.Draft and review post-closing investment approval materials and coordinate the transfer of project investments from warehouse credit facilities to investment funds.Conduct due diligence and negotiate legal documentation related to fund-level financing transactions, including bridge loans and warehouse lines of credit.Manage investor transfer requests, including diligence review, negotiation of transfer documentation, and guidance to the Investor Relations Department.Advise the New Business Initiatives Department on fund formation and strategic initiatives, including structural, tax, and regulatory considerations.Support Asset Management and Project Management teams by interpreting fund agreements and investor side letters to evaluate consent requirements related to project dispositions, ownership transfers, property manager changes, waiver requests, and other fund-level matters.Administer Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance requirements and investor verification processes.Manage matters involving the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including regulatory compliance, approvals, and related reporting obligations.The Successful ApplicantA law degree from an accredited law school, good academic credentials, and membership in at least one state bar.A minimum of seven to ten years in a sophisticated law firm or corporate legal department environment involving investment funds, federal tax law, securities, limited partnership law, and limited liability company law.Experience with commercial real estate development and financing (investment and/or lending), preferably involving affordable housing and federal low-income housing tax credits.Familiarity with government programs related to affordable housing and community development a plus, but not required.Effective drafting and research skills, and ability to integrate legal requirements into business practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff.What's On OfferRemote roleWork/life balanceGrowth opportunitiesCompetitive base salaryBonusJob SummarySector: LegalSub Sector: Attorney - In-houseIndustry: PropertyWhere: New YorkContract Type: PermanentConsultant name: Jennifer PettigrewJob Reference: JN-072026-7067513Job Nature: Hybrid working

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.