Real Estate Litigation Counsel

Fox Rothschild LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in New York seeks an experienced Real Estate Litigation Counsel with eight to ten years of commercial real estate litigation experience. The ideal candidate will handle diverse matters for property owners, boards, landlords and developers, including leasing disputes, construction issues and other property-rights matters.

The role requires a JD, New York license, and a proven track record in all facets of real estate and general commercial litigation, with strong research and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and New York license to practice law.
• Experience in all aspects of real estate and general commercial litigation.
• Experience with landlord-tenant disputes, construction contracts and co-op/condo litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills; ability to handle complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent property owners, boards, landlords, developers, and tenants in property-rights disputes.
• Handle leasing issues, construction defects and delays, and other contentious matters.
• Manage varied commercial real estate litigation matters with high professionalism.

Skills

Litigation experience

Real estate litigation

Lease & license agreements

Co-op/condo litigation

Construction disputes

Negotiation & drafting amendments

Corporate & shareholder disputes (plus

ADR experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Description:

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the New York office for a Real Estate Litigation Counsel with eight to ten years of commercial real estate litigation experience.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have experience in all aspects of real estate litigation as well as general commercial litigation experience. The role involves representing property owners, cooperative and condominium boards, landlords, property managers, developers, commercial tenants, and other parties in disputes involving property rights, leasing issues, construction defects and delays, and other contentious matters.

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 in all aspects of litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Experience with general litigation, landlord-tenant litigation, license/access agreements, construction contracts and litigation, development agreements, contract disputes, and co-op/condominium litigation strongly preferred.
• Experience evaluating client rights and recourse under various agreements, including leases, licenses, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Experience negotiating and drafting amendments, extensions, and modifications.
• Experience with corporate and shareholder disputes a plus.

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 $300,000 - $325,000.

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] .