Counsel

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit organization that manages real estate and property for the Yard on behalf of New York City. The Counsel role supports the Legal department, reporting to the General Counsel, with a salary in the $90,000–$105,000 range and exempt status.

The Counsel will draft and negotiate leases, real estate agreements, and contracts; advise executives; and coordinate with staff, outside counsel, and consultants on litigation,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and NYS Bar admission.
• 1–4 years of private or public sector legal experience.
• Experience in transactional real estate preferred.
• Interest in litigation and/or compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, subleases, and other real estate agreements for BNYDC.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, such as construction and consulting contracts.
• Collaborate with staff, outside counsel and consultants on litigation matters.
• Prepare for and support Board of Directors and committee meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical and diplomatic skills

Organizational skills

Strategic problem solving

Education

Law degree (ABA-accredited)

NY State Bar admission

Job description

Summary

Job Title: Counsel

Employment Status: Exempt

Department: Legal

Reports To: General Counsel

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000

Summary

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is a not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York. BNYDC strives to provide an environment in which innovative companies can take root and grow.

Areas of Responsibility

• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, subleases, and other types of real estate agreements for BNYDC and its subsidiary entities; providing legal support for complex real estate development deals
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, such as construction and consulting contracts, contract amendments, requests for proposals and other procurement offerings
• Work with BNYDC staff (“staff”), outside counsels and consultants to review, monitor, prepare responses and provide information in connection with litigation matters
• Work with staff to prepare for and execute Board of Director and committee meetings, including collecting, reviewing, and assembling materials for such meetings
• Work with staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, contractual commitments, and corporate policies
• Work with staff and outside consultant(s) to ensure that BNYDC and its subsidiary entities are properly protected by their own and third-party insurance policies, including the review and analysis of insurance requirements and certificates
• Conduct legal research on various legal issues and on new and proposed legislation potentially impacting BNYDC and its subsidiary entities
• Advise executives, and management on legal issues as they arise
• Anticipate, raise, and mitigate legal issues which could impact BNYDC and its subsidiary entities

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit in any way the authority of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent analytical and diplomatic skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritize workload and manage projects
• Enjoys tackling novel issues and working strategically and innovatively to solve legal problems

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited law school and member of NYS Bar required
• 1-4 years of private or public sector legal experience
• Demonstrated interest in transactional work, particularly in real estate preferred
• Interest in litigation and/or compliance preferred

BNYDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression) sexual orientation, genetic trait, actual or perceived status of a victim of domestic violence, or as victim of sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, military status, handicap, disability, or any other legally protected classification.