About the Role
Lippes Mathias is looking for a talented Associate to join our Banking and Financial Transactions Practice Group. The Banking Practice Group at Lippes Mathias LLP is a comprehensive and experienced legal team, aggregating bank and borrower-side expertise and providing an invaluable tool for lenders and borrowers alike. The duties 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.
Lippes Mathias represents clients across the United States and Canada including publicly traded companies and REITs, in transactions of every size and complexity, involving retail, office, industrial, multifamily, student housing, hospitality, and mixed-use properties.
What You9ll Do
- Day-to-day responsibilities include title review, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related transactional documents.
What We9re Looking For
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and 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
- A client-service orientation and a desire to develop business over time
- A self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills who is 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
- Experience in acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and commercial leasing is a plus
- A portable book of business is not required, but is a plus
Compensation
Salary range: $115,000-$145,000/year. This is a good-faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/
