Cooperative/Condominium Real Estate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with firm contribution

PTO and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellness and employee assistance progs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York, NY seeks an experienced Cooperative/Condominium Real Estate Associate with 4-7 years of practice representing boards in transactional and governance matters. Admission to the New York Bar is required.

The role involves advising boards on governance, regulatory issues, and fiduciary duties, negotiating and drafting contracts, and serving as outside general counsel on governance, finance, and compliance for city and state regulated cooperatives.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards.
• Strong knowledge of cooperative and condominium laws, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently and collaboratively.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium and cooperative boards on governance matters, including by‑laws and proprietary leases.
• Serve as primary legal counsel on operational and compliance matters for city and state regulated cooperatives.
• Provide guidance on regulatory issues involving city, state, and federal statutes.
• Advise boards on corporate governance, financial matters, and fiduciary duties.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, including construction and property management agreements.
• Negotiate access agreements and collaborate with the litigation department.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Cooperative/Condominium Real Estate Associate for its New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards in transactional and corporate matters, serving as outside general counsel on governance, finance, compliance, and operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium and cooperative boards on governance matters, including by‑laws and proprietary leases.
• Serve as primary legal counsel on operational and compliance matters for city and state regulated cooperatives.
• Provide guidance on regulatory issues involving city, state, and federal statutes.
• Advise boards on corporate governance, financial matters, and fiduciary duties.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, including construction and property management agreements.
• Negotiate access agreements and collaborate with the litigation department.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards.
• Strong knowledge of cooperative and condominium laws, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently and collaboratively.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.

Education

J.D. degree required.

Certifications

Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing multiple legal matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with firm contribution.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.