VP Associate General Counsel, Property Management

RELATED; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a seasoned legal counsel to provide comprehensive legal guidance across various real estate matters. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor and extensive experience in real estate law, supporting a diverse portfolio of properties while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of legal experience, preferably in real estate law.
• Deep understanding of commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Ability to read and abstract contracts and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property management operations and lease agreements.
• Review corporate contracts and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Advise on fair housing and landlord-tenant law.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Responsibilities

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide legal counsel across a broad range of real estate matters, including leasing, property management, transactions, litigation, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate law and will support a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties.

We'll trust you too:

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on property management operations, including lease agreements, vendor contracts, tenant disputes, and regulatory compliance.
• Review and assure consistent risk transfer, indemnification and feedback for all property level corporate contracts, property level service contracts including property management agreements, lease forms, etc.
• Review forms used at operating assets to ensure consistency across the portfolio and assure proper authority for signatories
• Work with the General Counsel, property leadership executives, Human Resources, and Ownership representatives to ensure proper communication and strategic alignment
• Stay abreast of all changes in all laws applicable to the real estate industry including but not limited to fair housing, affordable housing, rent regulation, OSHA and other laws, and their interpretations
• Notify applicable owner and property management executives by asset class, location or regulatory program of changes in statutory or regulatory guidance that impacts our operating property processes or re-development programs
• Partner with our operations teams and training group in assuring that our front-line staff and their managers have up-to-date, comprehensive, training resources to support their operations in the areas above and others as they are identified
• Provide guidance for all property level executives to interpret complex fair housing requests, provide alternative solutions, and assure appropriate, timely responses
• Advise owner executives of program layering or other compliance risks associated with proposed executions including potential impacts of pending legislation, regulation or case law
• Serve as a resource for all day-to-day property level corporate and legal matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 7-10+ years of legal experience, with a strong preference for candidates with a mix of law firm and in-house experience in real estate law
• Deep understanding of commercial and residential real estate transactions, leasing, property management, and landlord-tenant law
• Experience supporting a multi-state portfolio
• Ability to read, comprehend, and abstract contracts, leases, licenses, regulatory agreements, and similar legal documents
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply government regulations
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of fair housing, zoning, ADA, and other real estate-related compliance matters; Section 8/236/LIHTC/Bond program compliance experience is a plus

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Anticipated base salary range: $275,000 - $300,000+

Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.

Related values diversity in backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, workplace geography, and market standards.

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Overview

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related atwww.related.com.