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Associate GC, Securitization Attorney

Req Number: KBIG20
Location: New York, NY
Posted: 6/3/2024
Category: Financial : Real Estate
Job Type: Permanent

Korn Ferry is recruiting for an Associate General Counsel role, based in NYC, that reports to the General Counsel, on behalf of a national lender for multi-family properties and commercial real estate.

The ideal attorney will be a vital part of the Legal Department, providing legal advice relating to business activities and securitization functions.

Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities)

The Associate General Counsel will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to:
•Provide legal support for the Company’s mortgage warehouse and repurchase facilities and its secured and unsecured credit facilities, and the Company’s treasury function generally
•Work on CRE commercial loan obligation securitizations (and similar vehicles)
•Provide legal advice and consultation to the treasury and securitization functions in connection with daily operational matters, such as loan transfer and compliance issues
•Provide guidance and advice to various business units within the Company
•Manage internal business relationships
•General corporate compliance and legal assistance, including but not limited to drafting and review of contracts, including those related to the Company’s joint ventures

Qualifications

Education:
• A bachelor's degree and J.D. are required with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school

Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years' experience with commercial finance transactions and mortgage warehouse facilities
• Commercial loan securitization and CMBS experience a plus
• Law firm and or in-house counsel experience will be considered

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Strong writing and communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work well with executive staff
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and to multi-task efficiently based on the nature of the transaction and the jurisdiction
• Other in-house corporate experience a plus, including corporate governance, treasury, corporate finance, and contract administration

Compensation:
Base salary: High 200K’s plus bonus

Location: New York, New York 10017
Posting: 510658528

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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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