Boutique Real Estate Associate — Condo/Co‑Op Transactions

Forrest Johnson; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mentorship & Development

Career Advancement

Job summary

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, a boutique NYC law firm focused on real estate transactions, real estate litigation, and complex commercial matters, seeks an Associate Attorney - Condo/Co-Op. You’ll advise condominium boards and managing agents, manage unit transactions, and handle governing documents and vendor contracts.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in transactional real estate, strong drafting ability, and comfort with tech including AI tools.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York
• Approximately 4–7 years of relevant experience in transactional real estate, with a strong background representing or advising cooperative and condominium boards
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating governing documents, vendor and contractor agreements, closing documents, and commercial leases
• Ability to act as transfer agent on behalf of cooperatives, as well as review and advise on stock and lease transfers
• Ability to advise on and facilitate Board meetings, meetings of shareholders and unit owners
• Strong research and writing skills, with a solid academic record
• Comfortable with technology, including legal tech and AI tools, and eager to adopt systems that improve efficiency and quality of work

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sale transactions involving cooperative and condominium units and buildings, from contract through closing
• Draft and review proprietary leases, bylaws, and house rules, and assist boards in enforcing these governing documents
• Prepare AIA contracts and access license agreements, including negotiating access agreements (Article 881 experiences required)
• Advise board members and managing agents on day-to-day legal matters and regulatory issues affecting the building
• Prepare and amend governing documents, including proprietary leases, declarations, bylaws, and rules and regulations, along with related operational forms and policies
• Draft materials for and provide legal guidance at board and shareholder/unit owner meetings
• Advise on budget and expense matters, including dispute resolution as needed
• Coordinate closings, ensuring documentation, logistics, and timing are accurate and handled with care
• Advise clients on applicable local, state, and federal compliance issues
• Support borrower-side financing and refinancing transactions

Skills

Transactional real estate experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Client relations

Tech-savvy / AI tools

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

AIA contracts

Job description

Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, a boutique NYC law firm focused on real estate transactions, real estate litigation, and complex commercial matters, seeks an Associate Attorney - Condo/Co-Op. You’ll advise condominium boards and managing agents, manage unit transactions, and handle governing documents and vendor contracts.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years in transactional real estate, strong drafting ability, and comfort with tech including AI tools.