New York Real Estate Associate - Board Transactions & Leases

Fox Rothschild; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild seeks a Real Estate Associate for its New York office. The role focuses on transactional matters, representing cooperative and condominium boards with 4–7 years of relevant experience in transactional real estate. A Juris Doctorate and NY license are required.

The candidate will advise boards on day-to-day legal matters, prepare and negotiate governing documents, and handle leases and contracts with landlords and vendors. Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD required and NY license.
• Experience drafting and reviewing proprietary leases, by-laws, and house rules.
• Advising board members on day-to-day legal matters and regulatory issues.
• Experience with contracts, leases, and vendor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise cooperative and condominium boards on transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with contractors and vendors.
• Assist boards in enforcing governing documents and regulatory compliance.
• Manage negotiations for access agreements and related projects.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Proprietary leases drafting

By-laws drafting

House rules drafting

AIA contracts

Regulatory compliance

Board advisory

Negotiation

Financing knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed to practice law in NY

Job description

Fox Rothschild seeks a Real Estate Associate for its New York office. The role focuses on transactional matters, representing cooperative and condominium boards with 4–7 years of relevant experience in transactional real estate. A Juris Doctorate and NY license are required.

The candidate will advise boards on day-to-day legal matters, prepare and negotiate governing documents, and handle leases and contracts with landlords and vendors. Strong drafting and analytical skills are essential.