Assistant General Counsel, NY Life Real Estate Investors at New York Life Insurance Company

Join the Office of the General Counsel where we collaborate with diverse business units, providing effective and creative legal guidance that aligns with New York Life's core values. Your work directly impacts how the company makes decisions, fostering sound business practices, safeguarding its reputation, and optimizing efficiency. Become part of a team dedicated to serving as a trusted partner, helping the business navigate the legal landscape and achieve its goals.

Job Overview:

The NY Life Legal Department is seeking a real estate attorney with 5+ years’ experience to support NY Life Real Estate Investors, a team of approximately 150 investment professionals.

What You’ll Do:

1. Represent institutional mortgage, construction and mezzanine lenders/borrowers; advise on complex real estate finance transactions.
2. Demonstrate expertise with intercreditor, co-lender, and participation agreements, including both pari passu and senior/subordinate structures.
3. Strong experience with real estate funds and investment structures.
4. Experience in a variety of equity transactions, including real estate acquisition and disposition, joint ventures, leasing, and asset management.
5. Proficiency in development and construction matters, reviewing design, development and other construction-related contracts; basic knowledge of construction, zoning and land use law.
6. Experience managing sophisticated commercial leasing deals across office, industrial, and retail sectors.

What You’ll Bring:

1. JD degree and admission to practice law in New York (required).
2. 5+ years’ of relevant experience, either in a law firm or in-house.
3. Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and concisely. Attention to detail is essential.
4. Strong initiative, dependability, motivation, and a team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Background:

1. Currently working in a law firm’s real estate group, with a majority of experience in this area.
2. Candidates with experience in a financial institution’s in-house real estate legal department, in addition to law firm experience, are also encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $122,500-$210,000

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID: 91052

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About NY Life Insurance Company

Diversity & Humanity–two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of a diverse team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

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