Director, Legal and Regulatory

Brookfield Asset Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Asset Management seeks a senior legal operations professional to manage the Investment Committee and data governance for its Real Estate Group in New York. The role spans across regions, sectors, and functions, coordinating investment review, governance, and technology-enabled solutions.

The candidate will drive committee cycles, develop practical guidance, and lead day-to-day data governance, with a strong emphasis on AI and process automation to improve efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 4+ years of legal experience in a leading law firm, investment firm, or comparable organization.
• Experience supporting complex processes with cross-functional teams (legal, investment, operations, tech).
• Experience with private equity, M&A, real estate, funds, financing, or complex transactions preferred.
• Strong judgment; ability to apply policies to novel circumstances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across geographies and levels.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple deadline-driven workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Investment Committee process from submission through classification, routing, review, and follow-up.
• Manage day-to-day data governance for transactions, property and related data.
• Lead AI, automation and analytics initiatives to improve governance workflows.
• Provide targeted legal risk advisory and contract review as needed.
• Coordinate across investment, legal, finance, operations and technology teams.

Skills

Legal operations experience

Stakeholder coordination

Data governance

Policy interpretation

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

J.D. with active U.S. bar

Job description

LocationBrookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th FloorBusiness - Real EstateBrookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate .Brookfield CultureBrookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for managing the Investment Committee process and Data Governance program for the Real Estate Group. The role works across regions, sectors and functions and involves transaction review, application of internal governance requirements, resolution of complex data and process issues, and coordination with investment, legal, finance, operations and technology teams. The role also includes ongoing development of these programs, including the use of technology, AI, automation and analytics to improve efficiency and consistency. Strong judgment, an understanding of complex transactions and legal entity structures, and the ability to manage a high volume of concurrent matters are critical to the role.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestment CommitteeOwn the Investment Committee process from transaction submission through classification, routing, committee review, and follow-upReview transactions and advise deal teams on the application of governance requirements and internal data and authority policiesOversee the team responsible for initial transaction reviews, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete, and appropriately reviewed before committee considerationDrive each committee review cycle, including agenda development, issue resolution, stakeholder coordination, and post-committee follow-upTranslate committee decisions and recurring issues into practical guidance, precedents, and training for investment and support teams globallyData GovernanceOwn day-to-day operations of the data governance program, ensuring that transaction, investment, property, and other data is created and maintained in accordance with the firm’s data modelResolve complex questions regarding the application of the data model to transactions, ownership structures, investment vehicles, and other business arrangementsEvaluate gaps or ambiguities in the data model and recommend changes to definitions, attributes, and governance standards as the business evolvesServe as an escalation point for complex master-data matters, partnering with investment, legal, finance, technology, and operations teams to determine appropriate outcomesMaintain a knowledge base of key decisions, interpretations, precedents, and complex scenariosTechnology, AI and Process InnovationIdentify opportunities to redesign and automate relevant legal, governance, and investment workflows using AI, automation, analytics, and other technologyLead the evaluation and implementation of approved enhancements, working with business and technology teams to translate operational problems into scalable solutionsAnalyze recurring governance and workflow issues and recommend changes to policies, processes, systems, and controlsLegal and Risk AdvisorySupport enterprise risk management matters, including investment-related risk analysis, policy development, transaction negotiation on a limited basis, and other legal analysis, as neededReview commercial contracts as neededProvide targeted legal and regulatory support related to the governance programs and other global real estate matters, as neededQualificationsJ.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state barFour or more years of legal experience in a leading law firm, investment firm, or comparable organizationDemonstrated experience supporting complex processes and coordinating stakeholders across legal, investment, operations, and technology functionsExperience with complex transactions, corporate and legal entity structures, and related documentationExperience with private equity, M&A, real estate, funds, financing, or other complex transactional matters preferredStrong judgment and the ability to interpret and apply policies to complex or novel circumstancesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across geographies, functions, and levels of seniorityHighly organized and comfortable managing multiple concurrent, deadline-driven workstreamsStrong interest in legal operations, data governance, and the application of AI or automation to business processes#LI-CL2Salary Range: $250,000 - $300, 000Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.