Condominium and Cooperative Attorney - Governance Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Condominium and Cooperative Attorney with a governance focus in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising condominium and cooperative boards on governance, operations, and legal matters. This role requires strong judgment, deep knowledge of New York law, and the ability to manage multiple boards simultaneously.

Duties

• Serve as primary legal counsel to condominium and cooperative boards on governance, compliance, and operational matters.
• Advise boards on bylaws, proprietary leases, declarations, house rules, board procedures, elections, and fiduciary obligations.
• Attend and advise at board and annual meetings.
• Counsel boards on day-to-day issues, including disputes, risk management, and policy implementation.
• Coordinate with managing agents, accountants, engineers, and other professionals.
• Draft and review governance documents, resolutions, amendments, and related materials.
• Oversee and manage board portfolios independently with minimal supervision.
• Participate in client development and firm visibility efforts.
• Adhere to all firm policies and procedures.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active New York State Bar license and in good standing.
• Approximately 8+ years of experience advising condominium and cooperative boards, with a strong governance focus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of boards independently.
• Deep knowledge of New York cooperative and condominium law.
• Strong judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Portable book of business is a plus, but not required.
• Collaborative, professional, and service-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Active New York State Bar license.

Skills

• Strong judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, professional, and service-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: Work remotely 2 days per week, plus 2 additional remote weeks annually.
• Summer Fridays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Comprehensive medical insurance with firm participation.
• 401(k) plan with 10% firm match.
• CLE offerings and professional development support.
• Collaborative, collegial culture.

For more than four decades now, this real estate boutique firm has helped businesses, commercial property owners, investors, and residential homeowners to find timely, practical, and cost-efficient legal solutions to their problems. The real estate matters that the firm specializing in include bankruptcy and creditors' rights, commercial disputes, co-op and condo disputes, co-op and condo conversions, landlord tenant disputes, land use and zoning, leases, mortgage foreclosures, real estate administrative proceedings, and real estate transactions/financing.