Attorney, Transaction Finance

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 more than $300 billion of real estate in over 250 markets worldwide with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia‑Pacific region. Greystar is the largest United States operator of apartments, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally.

Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, which includes over $35 billion of development assets and more than $30 billion of regulatory assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to provide world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business.
Visit  to learn more.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Corporate Positions:
  In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• On‑site Property Positions:
  In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and…