Associate General Counsel - Notable Registered Investment Advisor
Associate General Counsel
Atlanta, GA
Company Overview
A leading Registered Investment Advisor focused on commercial real estate investments is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its growing legal team. The firm manages a diversified portfolio of real estate assets and structured credit investments across the United States, with a strong emphasis on institutional-quality transactions and disciplined risk management.
This role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, working closely with investment, capital markets, and asset management teams.
Position Overview
The Associate General Counsel will provide legal support across a range of commercial real estate transactions and financing activities, with a particular focus on structured finance, commercial lending, and back-leverage arrangements. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership to support deal execution, mitigate risk, and drive strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings [Associate...ional REIT | Word]
- Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, credit facilities, and related structured finance documentation (including back-leveraged structures)
- Support commercial lending activities, including origination, underwriting, and closing of debt investments
- Advise on complex financing structures, including warehouse lines, repurchase facilities, and securitized products
- Conduct legal due diligence and identify key transaction risks across investments and financings [Associate...ional REIT | Word]
- Partner with internal teams (investment, capital markets, asset management) on transaction execution and portfolio management
- Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on specialized matters
- Monitor and advise on regulatory considerations impacting investment adviser and real estate lending activities
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership
- Minimum of 3+ years of legal experience
- Experience in structured finance, commercial lending, real estate finance, or back-leveraged transactions
- Prior experience at a law firm or in-house with a financial institution, credit platform, or real estate investment firm preferred
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills across financing and transactional documents
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment
Why This Opportunity
- High visibility across investment and legal teams with meaningful impact on deal flow
- Opportunity to work on complex, institutional-quality real estate and credit transactions
- Collaborative, growth-oriented legal team within a sophisticated investment platform
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