Thedurstorganization

Thedurstorganization

Associate Corporate Counsel

New York, United States

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$225kDetected 29 days ago
ExpressProject ManagementNegotiationCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This role plays a key part in facilitating and administering Commercial Leasing matters, drafting, negotiating and interpreting a broad range of real estate and non-real estate agreements, and ensuring sound corporate governance.

Responsibilities

  • Partners with the Commercial Leasing Department, cross-functional teams, and outside counsel to oversee and facilitate the drafting and negotiation of lease documentation.
  • Prepares and maintains lease abstracts.
  • Drafts and negotiates small commercial leases, retail leases, license agreements, letter agreements (e.g., forbearance agreements) and, notices of default (with the support of outside counsel).
  • Drafts, reviews, and negotiates various non-leasing documents and agreements, such as corporate formation and governance documents, confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, consultant agreements, purchase orders, amenities management agreements, construction and development agreements, requests for disbursement from loan reserves, photo and film production agreements and software license agreements.
  • Provides cross-departmental support on questions of legal compliance and contract interpretation.
  • Provides general litigation support.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with cross functional departments.
  • Supports the Senior Vice President & General Counsel and the Senior Associate Corporate Counsel on special projects and other legal matters as needed.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience with transactional NYC real estate law at a law firm, in house, or a combination thereof
  • Demonstrated experience with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and/or financing
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively multitask and prioritize.
  • Law Degree from accredited U.S. law school
  • Member must be in good standing with the New York State Bar
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating legal documents
  • Must possess meticulous analytical skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly organized and process driven
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 (annual)
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
  • The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employment - Notice of Rights (EEO is the Law).

Compensation

  • $200,000 - $225,000 (annual)
  • We seek individuals who exemplify The Durst Organization's mission of providing the best service to our tenants, residents and partners.
  • If you are ready to make a change and would like to join our team of dedicated professionals please review the currently open job listings and apply for those positions for which you meet the minimum qualifications.
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  • We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.
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Equal opportunity

  • Employer and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
  • The Durst Organization and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer for all and an employer for qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • Please click here for more information about Equal Opportunity Employment - Notice of Rights (EEO is the Law).
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