Associate General CounselCorporate Counsel

CHINA OVERSEAS AMERICA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, China Overseas America, Inc., is seeking an Associate General Counsel in New York. This role involves overseeing legal practices related to real estate development, advising on corporate governance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of corporate law experience and be highly skilled in legal analysis and drafting with a creative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general corporate attorney experience.
• Real estate related experience is a plus.
• Excellent writing and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, review, and finalize agreements for real estate development.
• Advise on complex legal and corporate matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Admitted to practice law in the State of New York

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Position Summary China Overseas America, Inc. (COA) is seeking an Associate General Counsel/Corporate Counsel to work in the New York office. The position is for a candidate who is interested in all legal practices relating to real estate development, including corporate governance, financing, real estate acquisition, and construction & development. The position will report directly to the CFO and will interact with senior executives and all departments within the organization.

Job Description

Negotiate, draft, review, revise, interpret and finalize agreements related to development, leasing, financing, construction, employment, NDAs and other transactional documents.

Advise on complex legal matters, analyze legal (and business, where applicable) issues, negotiate legal and commercial issues and solve intricate problems using sounded legal judgment and expertise.

Advise on daily employment and general corporate matters, including but not limited to corporate structure, maintaining corporate formalities, by-laws, etc.

Participate in the formulation and revision of internal policies such as the Employee Handbook and company policy.

Oversee maintenance of legal archives and legal logs.

Assist with various stages of litigation (if occurs).

Advise management on regulatory and compliance requirements.

Research items related to the Company’s operation as needed (e.g. local laws, best practices) and prepare concise internal memos and PPTs summarizing applicable issues and offer recommendations.

Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel on matters that require specialized legal expertise.

Attend external meetings when necessary.

Serve as corporate secretary, as needed.

Job Requirements

3-5 years of general corporate or practicing attorney experience. Real estate related experience is a plus.

Admitted to practice law in the State of New York.

Excellent legal writing.

Creative approach to problem-solving.

Desire to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to identify and assess issues and provide legally sounded recommendations consistent with good business practices.

A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Company Overview China Overseas America, Inc. is the North America subsidiary of China Overseas Holding Limited, a top real estate group based in Hong Kong that has 5 public companies listed on HK Stock Exchange.

China Overseas America, Inc. is a real estate development and investment company with a high-rise residential building project (79 floors) located at Jersey City, NJ and a condo project in midtown Manhattan, NY. Our company offers a competitive wage & benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Work location: Midtown, Manhattan

Terms of Employment: Full-time

China Overseas America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other statutorily protected basis.