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The following are a selection of our current opportunities. For more information and a complete list of searches we are conducting, please contact us to speak directly with a recruiter.

Exclusive! Fabulous Real Estate Finance Counsel Role with Dynamic Asset Management Firm 
New York, NY
A global investment management firm with $20B AUM is seeking an experienced, highly motivated real estate finance attorney to join its investment team. The firm is focused on investments in mortgage and consumer credit, including whole loans, asset-backed securities, mortgage servicing rights, and other credit-related assets. Ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of lender side real estate finance experience from a top-tier law firm, financial institution, or asset management firm. Excellent knowledge of commercial real estate financing documents and lending closing process as well as outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong preference for substantive knowledge of Floating Rate loan document requirements and structures and life company loan document requirements. The Senior Associate, Commercial Closing Attorney will be responsible for closing and structuring firm’s commercial real estate lending opportunities and will be the primary person responsible for loan closings and legal documentation process for assigned loans. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Managing outside counsel to ensure that loans are properly documented according to legal due diligence and underwriting standards and that structure of loan reflects agreed upon terms.   
  • Working with borrowers, loan underwriters and originators to properly structure and close commercial real estate loans for various commercial lending programs; balance sheet, CPACE, CMBS and various portfolio products (fixed and floating rate, construction, mezzanine, etc.). 
  • Working with asset management team, servicing team and outside counsel to manage asset management and any disposition process. 
  • Managing any financing of the loan portfolio (via repo, warehouse FHLB or internal financing sources) with firm’s capital markets team. 
  • Working with loan origination team on development and drafting of term sheets/loan applications. 
  • Participating in meetings with individuals across firm to resolve portfolio management issues. 
  • Completing other duties as needed or required to assist the SVP of Commercial Closing with management. 

Position sits in New York with 5 days onsite initially while training but more flexible 4-1 model once up and running. Hours are predictable and much better than BigLaw. Compensation consists of a base salary range of $225-250K with a generous bonus and other attractive benefits and incentives. Unique opportunity to sit with and be a part of the Investment team. Firm boasts a collaborative and innovative work environment with a true commitment to excellence. If you are interested in hearing more, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.

NEW EXCLUSIVE GENERAL COUNSEL SEARCH
New York, NY
Our client, the largest Jewish donor advised Fund with more than $3 billion in assets and over 5,000 fund holders, is seeking its first General Counsel.  This is a career opportunity to be part of a small, collaborative team directing over $1 billion a year to thousands of charities around the world.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the General Counsel will work closely with the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, employment law, complex asset transactions, and estate settlement. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years relevant legal experience with a focus on nonprofit organizations, donor-advised funds, and tax and trust and estates.  Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contract law are also key. 
 
Salary range is $250,000 -$275,000. The benefits package is robust, including generous vacation, and the hours are extremely reasonable hours, with flexibility for some remote work. If you are a self-starter who knows how to roll up your sleeves, please send a resume and cover letter describing specific qualifications and interest to Greene-Levin-Snyder Legal Search Group at jcfgc@glslsg.com.

Ratings Agency Seeks CMBS/CRE CLO Counsel
New York, NY
A bond ratings agency located in midtown Manhattan seeks an experienced CMBS/ CRE CLO attorney to serve as in-house counsel in its busy and growing CMBS group.  This additional hire will support the agency’s industry-leading commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) new issuance ratings group, working on conduit, single-asset/single borrower, CRE CLO and other types of CMBS and structured finance transactions. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years’ experience with CMBS or CRE CLO from a law firm or in-house.  Those with current or previous experience in MBS, CRE CLO, or commercial real estate financing will be considered. The attorneys on the Ratings Legal team work alongside the ratings analysts in the groups they support to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures. As integral members of the credit ratings groups, they also engage in investor outreach, contribute to research reports and methodology reviews, and share their knowledge of relevant market and legal developments. Ultimately, the attorneys in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of the agency’s ratings.  

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Reviewing offering and transaction documents and articulating any legal or credit concerns that emerge
  • Identifying and evaluating the potential credit impact of transaction and loan structures
  • Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
  • Participating in rating committees
  • Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of market-leading rating and research reports
  • Assisting the CMBS Surveillance group with Rating Agency Confirmation (RAC) requests.
The title is Assistant Director and it reports to a fantastic, supportive manager and will be one of four people on a collaborative, friendly team. Compensation will consist of a base salary in the range of $200,000 – $240,000 depending on experience. In addition, there will be 20% target discretionary, performance-based cash bonus and full suite of benefits. Hours are reasonable and consistent. This role requires you to be in the midtown NYC office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic yet balanced in-house legal team reporting to a great manager. If interested, please reach out to Stephanie Forrest, sforrest@glslsg.com.

GLS Exclusive: Prestigious NJ Trial Boutique Seeks Litigation Associate
Northern New Jersey
We are working on an exclusive search for our client, an elite litigation boutique in Northern NJ. The firm is eager to hire a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial superstar litigation associate to join its exploding criminal and civil practice. The firm routinely represents major corporations and prominent individuals in top-of-the-news cases. It is proud to take multiple cases to trial each year and can offer talented associates the opportunity to be involved in cases from inception to completion and gain real responsibility from day one. Our search firm is proud that two of our BigLaw candidates were promoted to partnership and the firm is committed to continue to promote from within. This is an outstanding opportunity for litigators who want to get serious trial experience and continue to grow in a truly dynamic practice. For litigators eager to serve as an AUSA, the firm is incredibly well-connected with the DOJ, particularly in NJ and the SDNY, and can help pave the way for that opportunity. Candidates must have a Federal Clerkship, 2+ years of substantive, sophisticated litigation experience at a top firm, and an excellent academic record. NJ bar membership required (NY bar members may waive in). Compensation is highly competitive for both base and bonus. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.

Top Tier Law Firms – Join the Restructuring Boom
New York, NY
Prominent law firms with destination debtor and creditor practices are eager to add associates with at least 2 years of transactional or litigation experience in insolvency or restructuring. This is the moment for ambitious, well-credentialed and motivated associates to move to some of the busiest and most sought-after insolvency practices. Secure your future in this wave. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.

Major Financial Institution
New York, NY
Chief Compliance and Senior Compliance Officer positions are available. If interested, please contact Stephanie Forrest at sforrest@glslsg.com.

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