Real Estate Transactions Counsel — On‑Site NYC

Harbor Group Management in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Birthday off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Health savings account

Pre-tax commuter benefit

Wellness programs

Legal resources

Employee apartment discount

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Insta Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

Harbor Group International, LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Transactions to lead complex domestic and international real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and debt investments. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is based on-site at the corporate office in New York.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of transactions/M&A experience in real estate, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and bar license required.
• New York license preferred, but other jurisdictions will be considered.
• 4 to 6 years of transactions and/or M&A experience, preferably in real estate.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Willingness for domestic and international conference calls outside normal working hours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and manage letters of interest, term sheets, and other commercial contracts.
• Lead complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions and share purchase transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, review JV, purchase, and loan agreements.
• Close real estate financings, including whole loans, mezzanine loans, and equity investments.
• Draft and review contracts related to real estate operations and ensure policy alignment.
• Identify legal and business risks in deal structuring and propose solutions.
• Supervise outside counsel and collaborate with transactions, asset management, and investor relations teams.
• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer on deal strategy and process improvements.

Skills

Transactions experience

Real estate transactions

Negotiation skills

Education

JD

Bar license

Job description

Harbor Group International, LLC is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Transactions to lead complex domestic and international real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and debt investments. The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is based on-site at the corporate office in New York.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of transactions/M&A experience in real estate, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills.