Legal Counsel

• Fantastic In-House Real Estate role with leading NYC firm!
• Opportunity to work with a great team who value life-style & work-life balance!

About Our Client

Highly successful US Real Estate company with c. 400 employees. Hybrid role (2 days a week in prestigious Lenox Hill, Manhattan office). This is a highly varied role for a Real Estate Associate with 1-5 years relevant real estate legal experience looking to progress from Big-Law or a Mid-Size firm to this In-House Legal Counsel role.

Job Description

A varied role, as Legal Counsel you will:

• Working directly with the General Counsel and Managing Director collaboratively working closely with stakeholders including the Managing Director, Head of Closings, Head of Special Servicing and other contacts across this 400 employee business.
• Communicating closely with the Credit and Closing teams.
• Managing outside counsel on high volume daily loan closing, foreclosures, loan workout negotiations, title claims & loan-level litigation.
• Assessing the risk of loan closings, ensuring compliance with investor and other regulatory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Legal Counsel will have demonstrable experience:

• JD
• Admitted to practice in New York
• 1-5 years Real Estate experience
• Mature, team-spirited and customer-first approach
• Strong written communication skills and collaborative approach essential
• Strong team player, hands-on and well-measured, committed to excellent customer service.
• Candidates must be available to interview in late July/early August and be entitled to work in the US without sponsorship (now or in the future). Immediate start required.

What's on Offer

Competitive package available for the successful Real Estate Litigation Associate:

• Base salary: c. $170,000 - $175,000 PA (depending on experience)
• Generous annual bonus
• Excellent work-life balance, hybrid home/Manhattan office working (in Lenox Hill, Manhattan office 2 days per week)
• Wider benefits
• Great scope for career progression and opportunity to work with a fantastic client base!