Job Description

Company Overview : The Company has a variety of verticals and affiliated holdings – including real estate development and real estate finance. We are seeking a highly-motivated General Counsel with significant hands-on, full-cycle transaction experience in complex, high-stakes deals. Preference will be given to candidates with 10+ years of experience in real estate/real estate finance (at a pre-eminent real estate development company, law firm, investment bank or private equity group), in a major real estate market such as New York City.

Location: On site in Palm Beach County, FL (relocation assistance available)

Relevant Areas: Family Office, Real Estate, Real Estate Finance, Distressed Debt and Restructuring, Asset Management and Capital Markets.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Act as a key contributor to the initial underwriting and risk assessment process, including developing financial pro formas, budgets, credit risk assessment analyses, market studies, valuations, etc. 
• Negotiate and structure (full-cycle, from term sheet phase to closing) various financing/refinancing structures and their associated agreements, including but not limited to bridge loans, mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, and joint venture interests with various stakeholders including banks, borrowers, and non-bank lenders. Must possess a deep understanding of the material terms associated with these agreements and be able to partner directly with outside counsel in the drafting and finalization.
• Liaise with developers and contractors to help ensure timely submission of project updates, timely payments of interest and principal, and general adherence to the terms and conditions set forth in the project documents. 
• Lead restructuring efforts – must have an in-depth and hands-on understanding of distressed debt workouts.
• Asset management with respect to the loan portfolio (i.e., handling borrower and guarantor reporting and review of associated financials), owned and/or managed assets and limited partner investments.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the current regulatory environment to ensure the Company stays in compliance with all statutes and regulations. 
• Maintain banking, broker, developer and other pertinent relationships.
• Represent the company with banks, developers, brokers and investors.
• Maintain cross-departmental workflow efficiency and interdepartmental communication.

Qualifications:

• J.D required; MBA strongly preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in UHNW lending origination and credit analysis in a private bank or commercial banking organization.
• Experience with underwriting other asset classes including securities-based loans, structured lending, and private equity.
• Expert knowledge of Commercial Real Estate financing preferred.
• Ability to advise clients and where appropriate creatively structure sophisticated solutions to help clients meet their objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration skills in a team environment.
• Desire to continue the growth of a dynamic business.

Travel: Approximately 20%

Compensation:

• Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience with performance-based incentives.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), paid time off, and more.

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