Cooperative/Condominium Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Cooperative/Condominium Real Estate Associate for its New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards in transactional and corporate matters, serving as outside general counsel on governance, finance, compliance, and operational issues.

Duties

• Advise condominium and cooperative boards on governance matters, including by-laws and proprietary leases.
• Serve as primary legal counsel on operational and compliance matters for city and state regulated cooperatives.
• Provide guidance on regulatory issues involving city, state, and federal statutes.
• Counsel boards on corporate governance, financial matters, and fiduciary duties.
• Negotiate and draft contracts, including construction and property management agreements.
• Negotiate access agreements and collaborate with the litigation department.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards.
• Strong knowledge of cooperative and condominium laws, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently and collaboratively.
• Admission to the New York Bar required.

Education

• J.D. degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing multiple legal matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with firm contribution.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.

This is a full-service law firm that provides a complete and diversified range of services to help our business and individual clients deal with their important legal matters.