Description:

Job Description:
L+M Development Partners LLC, an established developer, builder and operator of residential and mixed use communities, has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Attorney to provide legal support and strategic advice in connection with all aspects of L+M's projects and internal organization. Candidate must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

At L+M Development Partners, working together to build stronger communities is our mission. Our double bottom line philosophy means that we measure success not only in financial returns but also by the positive impacts we make in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1984, L+M is a full-service real estate development firm that develops, invests, constructs, and manages properties with industry-leading innovation in a variety of urban markets nationwide, primarily in the New York Tristate Area. Recognized as one of the top affordable housing developers in the country, L+M and its affiliate companies are responsible for approximately $20 billion in development and investment, and combined have over 57,000 high-quality residential units in construction or that have been acquired, preserved, or completed.

Please visit our website for more information: http://lmdevpartners.com. To learn more about our mission and values, go to https://lmdevpartners.com/mission-and-values/

Areas of Responsibilities & Job Requirements:
Must have the ability to independently review, draft, negotiate and coordinate the consummation and closing of:

Purchase and sale agreements;
Loan documentation;
Joint venture and other organizational documentation and agreements (including joint ventures and other institutional investment vehicles);
Commercial leasing transactions, including retail, office and long term ground leases. Any candidate must have significant leasing experience—this position will require a particular focus on the needs of L+M's retail team;
Licenses, consulting agreements and procurement contracts.

Experience and ability with the following are not required, but would be advantageous:

Construction financing;
Affordable housing regulatory structures and agreements;
Affordable housing financings (low income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bond loans, etc.);
Real property tax abatement agreements;
Property management agreements; and
Private equity fund formation and administration.

The person in this position should have the ability to:

Supervise outside counsel with respect to acquisition, financing, joint venture, leasing and regulatory matters;
Provide expert legal advice and counsel to the Company on all real estate matters and general legal issues;
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic;
Work seamlessly with business people in various departments, in-house attorneys, and outside counsel;
Must be able to advise senior executives, project, development and asset managers and personnel on a proactive and ad hoc basis in response to ‘on the ground' situations; and
Assist in Company-wide administrative, governance and quality control matters.

Education Requirements:

Law degree from an accredited law school

Years of Industry Experience Required:
A minimum of 5-10 years of extensive commercial real estate leasing, acquisition and financing law experience. Additional years of experience would also be a plus.

L+M offers competitive compensation and benefits and tremendous potential with a growing residential real estate developer/builder organization.

L+M is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.