Real Estate Associate

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

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP’s New York office seeks a highly skilled Real Estate Associate focused on transactional matters, with an emphasis on representing cooperative and condominium boards. The ideal candidate will have four to seven years of relevant experience and a strong background in transactional real estate.

The firm requires a Juris Doctorate and a New York license to practice law. You will draft and review proprietary leases, by-laws, and governing documents, and advise boards on regulatory

Qualifications

• JD required and NY license to practice law in New York State.
• 4–7 years of real estate transactional experience.
• Experience advising cooperative and condominium boards on housing matters.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise cooperative and condominium boards in real estate transactions.
• Draft and review proprietary leases, by-laws and house rules.
• Prepare and negotiate AIA contracts and access license agreements.
• Advise on budget, expenses and regulatory issues for housing associations.
• Negotiate access agreements and retail/commercial leases.
• Coordinate with managing agents on day-to-day matters.

Skills

Research & writing

Lease drafting

Board advisory

Contract negotiation

Budget & expenses

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) required

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Associate to join our New York office. This role is focused on transactional matters, with an emphasis on representing and advising cooperative and condominium boards. The ideal candidate will have four to seven years of relevant experience and a strong background in transactional real estate.We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position at this time.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record
• Experience drafting and reviewing proprietary leases, by-laws and house rules and assisting boards in enforcing such documents
• Experience preparing AIA contracts and access license agreements.
• Advising board members and managing agents on day-to-day legal matters and regulatory issues that affect the housing association
• Preparing and amending governing documents (proprietary leases, declarations, bylaws, rules, and regulations) and operational form documents and policies
• Drafting documents for and render advice at board and shareholder/unit owner meetings
• Advising on budget and expense matters, including dispute resolution as needed
• Negotiating access agreements; experience with Article 881 proceedings is a plus
• Drafting and negotiating contracts with contractors and vendors
• Drafting and negotiating retail and commercial leases, garage agreements
• Advising clients on local, state, and federal compliance issues
• Experience with borrower side financing and re-financing

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
• The salary range for this position applies to New York. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $225,000 - $250,000.

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail] .