Senior Transactions Attorney - Real Estate & Procurement

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Law Department seeks experienced transactional attorneys to lead complex commercial transactions from inception through execution, including real estate, procurement, and commercial contracts. Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential.

Ideal candidates will manage large-scale deals, provide real-time risk analysis, and advise stakeholders while balancing public, business, and political considerations in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in New York or New Jersey in good standing.
• At least 6+ years of relevant experience in commercial transactions, real estate, construction or procurement.
• Proven record leading large-scale transactions and drafting counsel.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and advise on real estate transactions, including leases and development agreements.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage procurement and commercial contracts across goods, services, construction, IP, data sharing, and confidentiality.
• Provide risk analysis and practical business-focused legal advice; manage high-value transactions from inception to execution.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Transaction leadership

Risk analysis

Legal reasoning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bar admission (NY or NJ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Law Department seeks experienced transactional attorneys to lead complex commercial transactions from inception through execution, including real estate, procurement, and commercial contracts. Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential.

Ideal candidates will manage large-scale deals, provide real-time risk analysis, and advise stakeholders while balancing public, business, and political considerations in a hybrid work model.