Associate General Counsel, Real Estate & Employment

New York City Housing Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits at a reasonable cost

Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost

Retirement savings plan with a match &

Pension plan

Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and

parential leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for in

eligible employees

Wellness reimbursement

Back-up Caregiver Benefit

Job summary

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The role focuses on employment law and real estate matters, advising on workplace policies, employee relations, and regulatory compliance for multi-family housing projects.

The successful candidate will manage litigation matters, supervise outside counsel, review contracts, and provide strategic guidance to minimize risk.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in employment law, litigation and/or corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review employment policies, compliance materials, and related employment documentation.
• Advise the Human Resources team on employment law issues, including hiring, separations, wage and hour compliance, and immigration.
• Counsel on sensitive employment issues such as discipline, termination, and workplace investigations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Human Resources, Accounting & Budget, and other stakeholders to support consistent employment practices on unemployment, workers' compensation, and employment-related tax issues.
• Serve as legal advisor to the EEO Committee to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Oversee outside counsel in employment law matters.
• Draft and review contracts and statement of work for the Corporation.
• Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations to management, and ensure legal compliance.
• Negotiate Corporation contracts.
• Handle general miscellaneous legal duties as assigned.
• Respond to complaints, notices of claim, as well as subpoenas and other legal notices.
• Arrange for defense and coverage for lawsuits; draft motions and responses, including court appearances when necessary for miscellaneous lawsuits.
• Draft loan commitments, regulatory agreements, notes, and mortgages.
• Review and analyze due diligence items for real estate transactions, including title, leases, and condo documents.
• Review documents of borrower's and lender's counsel.

Skills

Employment law expertise

Litigation experience

In-house corporate experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The role focuses on employment law and real estate matters, advising on workplace policies, employee relations, and regulatory compliance for multi-family housing projects.

The successful candidate will manage litigation matters, supervise outside counsel, review contracts, and provide strategic guidance to minimize risk.