Partner

Title: Real Estate Partner (Attorney)Location: New York City, NYCompensation: $435,000+Our client, being a long-established & highly regarded AM200 law firm with offices in New York and Washington D.C., are looking to welcome a Real Estate Partner to succession plan for their future leadership team.This is an truly unique opportunity, consistently recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for the depth and quality of its practices, with a clear-cut progression route to a Chair of Real Estate opportunity. The firm has built an enviable reputation across financial services, corporate finance, investment management, and real estate. Hiring 10+ lateral Partners/Teams from AM100 law firms just last year, making the news for paying Associate bonuses above Cravath, this firm is a true player when looking for platforms with a growth mindset.The Real Estate Group is a full-service platform with a distinctly institutional flavour, acting for major banks, investment funds, pension funds, developers, and private equity sponsors across all phases of the asset lifecycle.What you'll be doing: Lead transactional real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions, and the full deal lifecycle across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hospitality asset typesAdvise clients on joint venture structuring, including capital funding mechanisms, management arrangements, exit strategies, and ERISA and tax structuringRepresent borrowers and lenders in real estate financings including first mortgage, mezzanine, construction, subscription, and revolving credit facilitiesCounsel sponsors and investors on the formation of and investment in real estate private equity funds, including securities, tax, regulatory, and ERISA considerationsEngage with firm leadership on the long-term strategic direction of the real estate practice, with a view to assuming the Chair roleWhat they need: J.D. (2017 & earlier) with significant transactional real estate experience gained at a reputable firm, ideally with AM200 or comparable pedigreeA demonstrated track record of leading complex real estate transactions for institutional or sophisticated clientsStrong technical skills across acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, and real estate finance; fund formation experience advantageousAn established client base or clear evidence of business development capacity and appetiteGenuine ambition to grow within the firm and, in time, take on the Chair of Real Estate roleWhat's on offer: An opportunity to join a well-established & growing Real Estate team with numerous accolades across Legal500/Chambers & PartnersTrue progression from day 1, evolving into a leadership positionMarket compensation, with a true drive for standing out from the crowd (paying bonuses above Cravath)For a transactional real estate partner looking for more than a lateral move, this opportunity is genuinely differentiated.The firm offers a well-resourced, collegial environment with strong institutional client flow and the explicit backing of firm leadership to develop and, ultimately, lead the practice.E: nile.farndon@hawkstonesearch.comT: (929) 706-3393All inquiries will be handled confidentially.Hawkstone Search - https://www.hawkstonesearch.com