Real Estate Legal Operations Lead

SourcePro Search, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Legal Practice Manager to oversee the New York-based Legal Department, handling acquisitions, financing, development, and corporate matters. The role blends strategic project leadership with hands-on support across cross-functional teams, including development, residential, and accounting.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in legal operations, with experience in both law firms and in-house settings, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe).
• Experience handling legal billing and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives while maintaining hands-on support.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal department projects to improve operational workflows and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee preparation, organization, and compliance of corporate legal documentation.
• Collaborate with teams across Development, Residential, Commercial, and Accounting on legal matters.
• Manage investigations and resolutions of legal and insurance claims.
• Track and analyze claim trends to mitigate risk across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with external counsel, insurance consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage department billing and invoice coding, including budgeting and accrual processes.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate document execution (DocuSign and originals).
• Maintain legal records, organize files, draft correspondence, and handle communications.
• Support due diligence and execution for real estate and corporate transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Legal billing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Legal Practice Manager to oversee the New York-based Legal Department, handling acquisitions, financing, development, and corporate matters. The role blends strategic project leadership with hands-on support across cross-functional teams, including development, residential, and accounting.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in legal operations, with experience in both law firms and in-house settings, and a Bachelor’s degree.