General Counsel - Real Estate Developer

The General Counsel (Real Estate Developer) ("GC”) will report to the Chairman and President of the company and assist them with a broad range of legal issues connected with real estate transactions and ownership of properties. The GC will also assist with business-related decisions and strategy. The GC will coordinate and oversee legal work outsourced to various outside counsels.

Areas of Work:

Acquisitions and Financings

• Acquiring and disposing of real estate

• Loan financings/closings for acquisition loans, construction loans, permanent loans, re-financings, bond financing and Low-Income Housing Tax credit financing

• Site selection and acquisition due diligence review

• Environmental and Property reports review

Leasing and Other Agreements

• Term sheets and operating agreements with Investors and Partners

• Development, management, and construction management services agreements

• Residential, commercial and retail leasing (term sheets, leases and related agreements)

• 3rd party service/vendor agreements

• Employment and HR related agreements

• Insurance coverage and renewals

• Tax abatement compliance (including 421-a, ICAP and IDA), tax certiorari filings

• Broker and Consultant agreements

• Miscellaneous agreements including NDA’s, Indemnity agreements, releases, and license agreements.

Other

• Oversight of any litigation

• Company compliance with existing agreements

• Assist with and respond to RFPs and RFQs

• Assist management team with landlord-tenant legal matters

• Liaison with governmental agencies including NYS, NYC, Counties and Towns

Minimum Requirements

• At least four years’ experience practicing real estate law at a NY law firm

• Active license to practice law in New York

• Expertise in written and verbal communication

• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding transfer and sale of real property

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and other related software programs

• Strong Research skills