About the Role
Lippes Mathias is seeking a talented Associate to join our Banking and Financial Transactions Practice Group. This role will focus on handling a wide variety of sophisticated financial transactions, with an emphasis on secured transactions, commercial real estate financing, mezzanine loans, and loan participation and syndications. The firm represents clients across the United States and Canada in complex transactions involving various property types.
Responsibilities
- Title review
- Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
- Drafting and negotiating loan documents
- Drafting and negotiating leases
- Drafting and negotiating related transactional documents
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for admission)
- 3-5 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and/or commercial leasing
- Client-service orientation
- Desire to develop business over time
- Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills
- Comfortable managing multiple matters simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Skills
- Secured transactions
- Commercial real estate financing
- Mezzanine loans
- Loan participation and syndications
- Acquisitions
- Dispositions
- Financing
- Commercial leasing
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Location
- Downtown locations
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- J.D.
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000-$145,000/year
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Year-end bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental & vision, beginning your first month
- Immediate eligibility for 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
- Paid parental leave
- Long-term disability (firm-paid)
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Firm-arranged parking (for downtown locations)
- Complimentary snacks and beverages in break room
About the Company
- Lippes Mathias is one of the nation's 200 largest law firms with 400 professionals across 17 offices nationwide.
- The firm has built a full-service business law practice with a national footprint.
- The firm invests in people who want to grow alongside the firm.
- The firm offers a culture that prioritizes accessible leadership, meaningful development opportunities, and a work environment that respects life outside the office.
- The firm is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA.
