The Counsel will support the office of the General Counsel and be a key member of the Legal Department, providing legal advice on commercial finance transactions and general corporate matters. Client Details REIT Description The Counsel will have the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: Provide legal support for the Company's mortgage warehouse and repurchase facilities and its secured and unsecured credit facilities, and the Company's treasury function generally; Provide legal advice and consultation focused on a variety of legal issues relating to the commercial real estate industry, including bridge and mezzanine financing, and loan servicing; Work on CRE commercial loan obligation securitizations (and similar vehicles); Provide guidance and advice to various business units within the Company; Manage internal business relationships; and General corporate compliance and legal assistance, including but not limited to drafting and review of contracts and corporate resolutions, including those related to the Company's joint ventures and the general management of the Company's corporate structure Profile J.D. with strong academic credentials from an accredited law school Admission to NY State Bar 1-4 years of experience with commercial finance transactions, mortgage warehouse facilities and other similar structured finance arrangements, including direct experience with coordinating closings gained at a top NYC law firm Other in-house corporate experience a plus, including corporate governance, treasury, corporate finance and contract administration. Relevant post-big law in-house experience also considered Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to solve complex legal issues Ability to work well cross-functionally Job Offer Competitive base salary Bonus Benefits Great working environment Hybrid role in NYC MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.