A leading Registered Investment Advisor focused on commercial real estate investments is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its growing legal team. The firm manages a diversified portfolio of real estate assets and structured credit investments across the United States, with a strong emphasis on institutional‑quality transactions and disciplined risk management.This role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, working closely with investment, capital markets, and asset management teams.Position OverviewThe Associate General Counsel will provide legal support across a range of commercial real estate transactions and financing activities, with a particular focus on structured finance, commercial lending, and back‑leveraged arrangements. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership to support deal execution, mitigate risk, and drive strategic initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal counsel on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financingsDraft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, credit facilities, and related structured finance documentation (including back‑leveraged structures)Support commercial lending activities, including origination, underwriting, and closing of debt investmentsAdvise on complex financing structures, including warehouse lines, repurchase facilities, and securitized productsConduct legal due diligence and identify key transaction risks across investments and financingsPartner with internal teams (investment, capital markets, asset management) on transaction execution and portfolio managementCoordinate with and manage outside counsel on specialized mattersMonitor and advise on regulatory considerations impacting investment adviser and real estate lending activitiesQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membershipMinimum of 3+ years of legal experienceExperience in structured finance, commercial lending, real estate finance, or back‑leveraged transactionsPrior experience at a law firm or in‑house with a financial institution, credit platform, or real estate investment firm preferredStrong drafting and negotiation skills across financing and transactional documentsAbility to operate in a fast‑paced, deal‑oriented environmentWhy This OpportunityHigh visibility across investment and legal teams with meaningful impact on deal flowOpportunity to work on complex, institutional‑quality real estate and credit transactionsCollaborative, growth‑oriented legal team within a sophisticated investment platform#J-18808-Ljbffr
