Corporate Counsel, Transactions

Harbor Group Management in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Birthday off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Health savings account

Pre-tax commuter benefit

Wellness programs

Legal resources

Employee apartment discount

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Insta Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Harbor Group International, LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Transactions to lead complex domestic and international real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and debt investments. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is based on-site at the corporate office in New York.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of transactions/M&A experience in real estate, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and bar license required.
• New York license preferred, but other jurisdictions will be considered.
• 4 to 6 years of transactions and/or M&A experience, preferably in real estate.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Willingness for domestic and international conference calls outside normal working hours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage letters of interest, term sheets, and other commercial contracts.
• Lead complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions and share purchase transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, review JV, purchase, and loan agreements.
• Close real estate financings, including whole loans, mezzanine loans, and equity investments.
• Draft and review contracts related to real estate operations and ensure policy alignment.
• Identify legal and business risks in deal structuring and propose solutions.
• Supervise outside counsel and collaborate with transactions, asset management, and investor relations teams.
• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer on deal strategy and process improvements.

Skills

Transactions experience

Real estate transactions

Negotiation skills

Education

JD

Bar license

Job description

Corporate Counsel, Transactions (Finance)

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer

Location: On-Site, Corporate Office-New York, NY

*This position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.

Job Summary

Harbor Group International, LLC ("HGI") is a global, vertically integrated real estate investment and management firm with approximately $21 billion in assets under management, comprising 537 assets worldwide, ~65,000 multifamily units, and 5 million square feet of commercial real estate. With a team of approximately 1,600 employees across offices in Norfolk, New York, Baltimore, Hong Kong, and Tel Aviv, HGI's platform spans acquisitions, dispositions, asset management, construction, leasing, and property management. HGI is seeking an experienced, proactive Corporate Counsel to join its best-in-class in‑house legal team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

The primary focus of the Corporate Counsel, Transactions will be working on complex domestic and international multifamily and commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and debt investments. This role is well suited to a self‑directed attorney who anticipates issues before they arise and takes ownership of matters from inception through closing.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage letters of interest, term sheets, and other commercial contracts.
• Lead complex real estate transactions, including both direct acquisitions and share purchase transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and review JV agreements, purchase agreements, and loan agreements.
• Close real estate financings, including whole loans, mezzanine loans, and preferred equity investments.
• Draft, negotiate, prepare, and review contracts related to real estate operations; ensure compliance with internal policies and business goals.
• Proactively identify legal and business risks in deal structuring, and bring solutions to the table.
• Supervise and support outside counsel, and collaborate with business team members across the firm's transactions, asset management, and investor relations groups.
• Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer on deal strategy, risk assessment, and legal process improvements, contributing ideas that raise the bar for the legal function as a whole.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and current bar license required; New York license preferred, but other jurisdictions will be considered.
• 4 to 6 years of transactions and/or M&A experience, preferably in real estate.
• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.
• Detail-orientated, organized, and able to work well under pressure with flexibility and nimbleness amid changing priorities and deadlines.
• Availability for domestic and international conference calls outside normal working hours, given HGI's global platform.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and operate as a self-starter.
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to work equally well independently and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative legal team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels and across a wide range of functional areas.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10+ Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Birthday Off (Multifamily)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit (Corporate)
• Wellness Perks
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Legal Resources
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Insta Pay Eligible
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Employee Recognition & Awards

Benefit eligibility will be determined at the time of hire. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, hours worked, and other qualifying criteria.

Veteran Friendly

This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.