Senior Director, Transaction Finance Attorney

Senior Director, Transaction Finance page is loaded## Senior Director, Transaction Finance locations:
City Office Charleston, Charleston, SCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0171704
** ABOUT GREYSTAR
** Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally.

Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit .
** JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
** The primary responsibility of this role is to support and oversee the Project Finance team’s equity finance documentation processes. This position plays a key role in ensuring the legal accuracy, consistency, and risk management of Greystar’s equity documentation for both development and acquisition transactions, with a particular focus on reviewing, negotiating, and closing equity-financed projects.
** JOB DESCRIPTION**##

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide legal guidance on transactions related to equity joint ventures for development and acquisitions, including deal structuring, strategic partnership agreements, and joint venture documentation.
* Engage and manage external counsel and advisory services as needed, while reviewing, approving, and tracking legal costs against established budgets.
* Prepare and present reports, abstracts, and status updates on pending transactions and prospective joint venture opportunities.
* Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents required for executing project equity financings (e.g., finance-related provisions in ground leases) and maintain a library of templates and related materials.
* Collaborate with business leaders to ensure alignment and consistency with Greystar’s operating policies, agreements, and best practices.
* Oversee legal due diligence for proposed transactions and work closely with Tax and Finance teams to execute deals efficiently.
* Evaluate and mitigate risk across the Americas Principal business by developing proactive legal and compliance initiatives.
* Identify and communicate material deviations or elevated risk terms to senior leadership, recommending alternative structures or revisions as appropriate.
* Maintain and enhance standard legal templates, fallback provisions, and checklists to streamline deal execution and promote consistency across transactions.
* Provide ongoing legal support throughout the lifecycle of joint ventures, including the review and negotiation of amendments and follow-on documentation.## BASIC KNOWLEDGE &

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
* 5+ years of experience practicing as a corporate attorney with a focus on negotiating real estate joint ventures.
* Real estate development experience strongly preferred, particularly within multifamily projects.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
* Proven ability to track departmental performance, refine processes, and adapt systems to achieve measurable results.
* Demonstrated commitment to fostering a customer-focused culture, ensuring seamless service delivery and reinforcing Greystar’s reputation as a trusted partner.
* Proficiency with document management systems and legal abstracting tools.
* Skilled at translating complex legal concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-legal audiences. #LI-AM1
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