Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH)

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH)

Attorney - Commercial Real Estate

New York

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$220kDetected 22 days ago
NegotiationProcess ImprovementResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership-it's our approach to business and relationships.
  • We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business.
  • BBH&CO. is seeking an attorney with experience negotiating and interpreting transactional documentation related to commercial real estate strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Transaction Support & Documentation
  • Support drafting, review, and negotiation of documentation for:
  • Partner with external counsel to ensure efficient and risk-appropriate deal execution.
  • Cross-Functional & Asset Management Support
  • Collaborate with the business teams throughout the asset lifecycle.
  • Provide ad-hoc legal research, regulatory support, and process improvement recommendations.
  • Provide support for Legal Department initiatives and matters as needed.
  • Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges.
  • Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice-creating success that lasts.
  • Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school, active member of a U.S. State Bar.
  • Must have excellent professional credentials, including 3-6+ years of relevant commercial real estate experience at a reputable law firm, lender or investment platform.
  • Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management.
  • Strong understanding of commercial real estate finance and/or equity joint-venture transactions.
  • Understanding of various investment vehicles, including 40 Act funds, private funds, and real estate funds. Familiarity with ERISA preferred but not required.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and succinctly with the capability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
  • Experience with preferred equity and mezzanine financing structures a strong plus.

Nice to have

  • Understanding of various investment vehicles, including 40 Act funds, private funds, and real estate funds.
  • Familiarity with ERISA preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with GSEs (Fannie, Freddie, HUD) a plus.

Skills

  • Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
  • BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help.

Compensation

  • NY: $170,000 - $220,000 base salary + annual bonus target
  • BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing.
  • The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations.

Benefits

  • Mezzanine loans, Preferred Equity, Bridge and Structured Credit.

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