Attorney (Real Estate)

NYC School Construction Authority; Queens (WV); On-site; USD 71,475 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Coverage

NYC Qualified Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Transit Check Program

Job summary

The NYC School Construction Authority seeks a Legal Expert knowledgeable in real estate transactions to negotiate and draft various legal documents.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor and admission to the NYS Bar, with three to five years of experience. The position offers a salary ranging from $71,475 to $120,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of legal experience after admission to the Bar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft contracts, easements, and various legal documents.
• Advise on legal matters concerning real property transactions.
• Provide legal support for leasing and purchasing real estate.

Skills

Legal experience

Land Use knowledge

Environmental law knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Admitted to the NYS Bar

Job description

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review contracts, Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Understanding, Contracts of Sale, Licenses, Leases and SNDAs.
• Draft assignment and assumption agreements between the NYC Department of Education and the Authority.
• Negotiate, draft and review easements, zoning lot development agreements (ZLDAs), zoning declarations, zoning exhibits, condominium documents, and other real estate related documents.
• Advise Authority staff on various legal matters concerning real property transactions.
• Research complex legal issues.
• Provide legal support to various divisions of the Authority, particularly regarding leasing and purchasing real estate and constructing and rehabilitating schools.
• Candidates should be eager to enhance their real estate knowledge and build an understanding of local and statutory processes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the NYS Bar.
• Three to five years of legal experience after admission to the Bar.
• Land Use and/or Real Estate experience strongly preferred, with knowledge of environmental law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation and drafting skills.
• The ability to handle multiple assignments and deliver results within tight deadlines.

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive Salary Range: $71,475.00 - $120,000.00

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please see https://www.e-verify.gov/employees.

The School Construction Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.