Counsel, Real Estate & Economic Development

Justia, Inc.

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Vacation days (up to 25)

Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks

401(a) defined contribution plan

457(b) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation seeks a Counsel to provide legal support and representation for NYCEDC programs and projects under the guidance of senior attorneys and the General Counsel. This role handles transactional matters, advises internal staff on legal, contractual, and corporate requirements, and undertakes legal research and analysis to advance NYCEDC’s mission.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited school, is admitted to the New York State Bar, has at

Qualifications

JD from ABA-accredited law school and active New York State Bar in good standing.
Minimum of two years post-law-school legal experience in real estate, finance, contracts, or related fields.
Strong communication, research, and drafting capabilities.
Experience supporting litigation matters and coordinating with outside counsel.
Ability to understand transactional documents and apply legal principles to business objectives.

Responsibilities

Support transactional matters across NYCEDC’s portfolio by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements such as leases, licenses, permits, consultant and professional services agreements, funding and loan agreements, construction and development contracts, and related instruments.
Assist with transactions involving real estate and economic development projects, including waterfront, transportation, maritime, capital, and infrastructure initiatives, as well as financing and tax-exempt transactions for NYCIDA and Build NYC Resource Corporation.
Participate in negotiations with developers, lenders, public agencies, consultants, and other third parties, with supervision as appropriate.
Effectively communicate NYCEDC’s legal and corporate policies to internal stakeholders and external parties.
Manage transactions through closing by coordinating with internal teams, external counsel, and counterparties to ensure timely execution of project documents.
Assist in advising NYCEDC staff on legal, contractual, and corporate compliance matters, and support litigation and dispute-related issues in coordination with the New York City Law Department and other City agencies, as needed.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, summaries, and analyses on matters of law and policy for senior attorneys and NYCEDC staff.
Assist with the preparation and review of materials for the Boards of Directors of NYCEDC, NYCIDA, and Build NYC Resource Corporation, as well as other corporate governance matters.
Support litigation and dispute-related matters, including coordinating with internal stakeholders and outside counsel, developing case strategy, responding to discovery requests, and reviewing pleadings, filings, and other legal documents.
Perform additional duties in support of the Legal Services team, including assistance with form agreements, program initiatives, and personnel matters as assigned.