New York Life Insurance
Assistant General Counsel, NY Life Real Estate Investors
New York Life Insurance, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Hybrid - 3 days per weekJoin the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation, and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.Job Overview:The NY Life Legal Department is seeking a real estate attorney with 5+ years’ experience to support NY Life Real Estate Investors, a team of approximately 150 investment professionals.What You’ll Do:Represent institutional mortgage, construction and mezzanine lenders/borrowers; advise on complex real estate finance transactions.Demonstrate expertise with intercreditor, co-lender, and participation agreements, including both pari passu and senior/ subordinate structures.Strong experience with real estate funds and investment structures.Experience in a variety of equity transactions, including real estate acquisition and disposition, joint ventures, leasing, and asset management.Proficiency in development and construction matters, reviewing design, development and other construction-related contracts; basic knowledge of construction, zoning and land use law.Experience managing sophisticated commercial leasing deals across office, industrial, and retail sectors.What You’ll Bring:JD degree and admission to practice law in New York (required).5+ years’ of relevant experience, either in a law firm or in-house.Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely. Attention to detail is essential.Strong initiative, dependability, motivation, and a team-oriented mindset.Preferred Background:Currently working in a law firm’s real estate group, with a majority of experience in this area.Candidates with experience in a financial institution’s in-house real estate legal department, in addition to law firm experience, are also encouraged to apply.Pay TransparencySalary Range: $122,500-$210,000Overtime eligible: ExemptDiscretionary bonus eligible: YesSales bonus eligible: NoActual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.Our BenefitsWe provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Our Diversity PromiseWe believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.Job Requisition ID: 91052#LI-MC1#HYBRID
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Hybrid - 3 days per weekJoin the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation, and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.Job Overview:The NY Life Legal Department is seeking a real estate attorney with 5+ years’ experience to support NY Life Real Estate Investors, a team of approximately 150 investment professionals.What You’ll Do:Represent institutional mortgage, construction and mezzanine lenders/borrowers; advise on complex real estate finance transactions.Demonstrate expertise with intercreditor, co-lender, and participation agreements, including both pari passu and senior/ subordinate structures.Strong experience with real estate funds and investment structures.Experience in a variety of equity transactions, including real estate acquisition and disposition, joint ventures, leasing, and asset management.Proficiency in development and construction matters, reviewing design, development and other construction-related contracts; basic knowledge of construction, zoning and land use law.Experience managing sophisticated commercial leasing deals across office, industrial, and retail sectors.What You’ll Bring:JD degree and admission to practice law in New York (required).5+ years’ of relevant experience, either in a law firm or in-house.Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely. Attention to detail is essential.Strong initiative, dependability, motivation, and a team-oriented mindset.Preferred Background:Currently working in a law firm’s real estate group, with a majority of experience in this area.Candidates with experience in a financial institution’s in-house real estate legal department, in addition to law firm experience, are also encouraged to apply.Pay TransparencySalary Range: $122,500-$210,000Overtime eligible: ExemptDiscretionary bonus eligible: YesSales bonus eligible: NoActual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.Our BenefitsWe provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Our Diversity PromiseWe believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.Job Requisition ID: 91052#LI-MC1#HYBRID
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