Description

•    Providing legal advice and support in the review, negotiation, and documentation of commercial mortgage loan origination, servicing, workouts and foreclosures.
•   Providing legal support in the review, negotiation and documentation of real estate related corporate facilities matters.
•   Providing legal support in the review, negotiation, and documentation of the leasing activities for all business line units nationally.
•   Being a trusted adviser and strategic partner to Lincoln’s Mortgage and Real Estate Team.
•   Monitoring and advising on investment-related developments under state insurance law and other investment regulatory and compliance matters.
•   Directing outside counsel on various legal matters as appropriate.
•   Advising on current and emerging developments and market trends for commercial mortgage lending and real estate, assess the impact, and collaborate with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
•   Directing and enhancing organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives.
•   Identifying and directing the implementation of process enhancements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit.
   

Requirements

Must have: 

•    3-5+ years of experience counseling clients with respect to real estate transactions
•   Ability to read, analyze and interpret real estate law and transaction documentation
•   Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information and communicate to business professionals in a clear and concise manner
•   Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from diverse audiences including investment professionals, senior leadership and other stakeholders
•   4 Year/Bachelor's degree (Minimum Required)
•   Graduate degree in J.D. from an American Bar Association approved school and a member of a state Bar in good standing is required. (Minimum Required)

Nice to have: 

•   Experience advising on commercial real estate lending transactions.