Legal Director
$200k/y-$225k/y
Meridian Capital Group2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Meridian Capital Group is seeking a Legal Director to join their team in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The role involves overseeing day-to-day legal matters and providing strategic counsel across corporate and transactional matters.
About the Role
As a Legal Director, you will manage the full lifecycle of commercial real estate finance transactions, develop standard form agreements, negotiate office leases and vendor agreements, provide legal counsel on corporate governance, manage outside counsel on litigation matters, and advise on employment-related legal matters. You will work closely with brokers, operations, and executive leadership, reporting directly to the General Counsel.
About You
Required:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar.
- 5 to 7+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house commercial real estate company, focusing on real estate, real estate finance, debt finance, or general corporate matters.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate finance structures, including mortgage and mezzanine lending.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements with minimal supervision.
- Experience with corporate governance, entity structuring, and compliance matters.
- Familiarity with commercial litigation processes and the ability to effectively manage outside litigation counsel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Base salary expected to be between $200k–$225k per year, plus a discretionary bonus.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Meridian Capital Group
Founded in 1991, Meridian Capital Group is a leading national advisor in commercial real estate finance, investment sales, and retail leasing. In 2024, Meridian closed loans with 226 different lenders, including 58 new relationships, highlighting the firm’s strong capital relationships and ability to navigate complex transactions. Meridian works with a diverse range of real estate investors, owners, and developers, supporting projects across the full asset lifecycle; from acquisition and refinancing to repositioning and ground-up development. The firm’s specialized expertise spans all major property types, including multifamily, office, retail, hotel, mixed-use, industrial, healthcare, and senior housing.
New York City Metropolitan Area