Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal expertise in the real estate and property management industry, focusing on supporting the company's varied legal needs. This role will involve handling trust transfers, titles, managing legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Client Details

Working directly with the business and General Counsel on-site in a highly successful, busy real estate management and investment company in their Midtown, Manhattan, NYC office.

Description

As Assistant General Counsel, varied responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal support to the multi-state residential management and brokerage real estate company on title transfers, property transactions, laws and regulations, privacy, IP, and other varied related matters.
• Manage and review brokerage activities, titles, and trust transfers for cooperative buildings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents and contracts.
• Advise on legal risks and recommend strategies to mitigate them.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable property laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on legal issues.
• Manage outside counsel, overseeing corporate and client litigation matters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and legal trends.

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.

Profile

The successful Assistant General Counsel should have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted in good standing to the New York State Bar essential. Admitted in CT, NJ, and/or Florida bar highly beneficial.
• At least 2 years experience (private practice or in-house) in residential real estate, sales, brokerage or property management essential. Experience with trust transfers highly desirable.
• Experience with property law and title management including trust transfers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal documents and provide clear guidance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and an efficient, proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Offer

The Assistant General Counsel will benefit from:

• Annual base salary c. $130,000.
• Annual bonus worth c. $50,000.
• Comprehensive competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work directly with the General Counsel, receiving training and development with scope to progress within the organization.
• Based on-site in the client's prestigious US HQ office in Midtown, Manhattan.

Interested in progressing your legal career in-house within a leading real estate organization? Apply today.