Real Estate Attorney

Tunnel to Towers Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Staten Island is seeking an experienced attorney to handle real estate transactions, including property search and acquisition. The successful candidate will collaborate with various internal departments and oversee due diligence. Required qualifications include a JD from an ABA accredited law school and a minimum of 10 years' experience in Real Estate Law. Attention to detail, strong organizational, and communication skills are essential. This role requires on-site work in Staten Island, NY.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience practicing Real Estate Law.
• Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Well-organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of a real estate transaction from property search through closing.
• Work with Program Recipients to identify land for construction or purchase houses.
• Perform preliminary due diligence to determine feasibility of property.
• Draft and negotiate purchase contracts; coordinate with counsel.
• Arrange surveys, perc/soil tests, and coordinate with engineers.
• Oversee closing logistics and document execution.
• Coordinate with title company and review title reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Overview

The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to eradicating homelessness amongst our veterans.

Seeking an experienced attorney who can handle all aspects of a real estate transaction from property search and acquisition through closing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Work with Program Recipients (Smart Home, Gold Star, and Fallen First Responder) to search/identify appropriate land for construction, or search/identify houses for purchase. Work with our internal team across multiple departments to address any construction constraints or other situational limitations.
• Perform a preliminary market analysis on property to establish a basis for property value.
• Perform preliminary due diligence to determine feasibility of property. This includes sewer/septic, utilities, property access, survey, deed restrictions, zoning and other covenants.
• Review property with Director for approval and establish the offer/contract price.
• Communicate with and work closely with real estate professionals across the 50 states.
• Present offer on the selected property/house, and follow up on offer/acceptance and contract details.
• Work with in-house and outside counsels to review and edit purchase contracts.
• Re-negotiate/modify contract, if necessary, in accordance with attorney’s suggestions.
• Ensure purchase agreement is executed properly by all parties.
• Request deposit check from accounting and track all funds associated with the purchase.
• Search/hire surveyor to survey property – coordinate with engineer.
• Search/hire engineer/county to perform perc/soil tests – coordinate with surveyor.
• Obtain all reports for due diligence, review and address any issues. Advise on how to proceed with property, either cancel or move forward with purchase.
• Search/hire Title Company, provide contract, and order title report. Review and follow up on results.
• Establish and coordinate closing, i.e. dates, documents, funding etc.

Qualifications

• JD required from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience practicing Real Estate Law.
• Possess a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload, and handle sensitive information.
• Be well-organized and able to multi-task in a through and timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required.

*Required to work on site in Staten Island, NY

Working conditions

Special working conditions may include: a change in days worked, shift hours, and/or working conditions (outdoors or other locations) when participating and assisting in special events needed.