Fairstead ESC LLC

Deputy General Counsel

New York, New York, United States

Sponsorship not specified$275k-$385kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

Salary Range $275,000 - $385,000 USD Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead's success.

Oversee and support the legal work relating to Fairstead's real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, recapitalizations, joint ventures, and financings, many of which involve Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds, HUD programs, and Section 8.
Provide legal support to the company's alternative and ancillary business lines and new business ventures.
Review and support the company's responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for qualifications (RFQs), including related contract terms, representations, and submission requirements.
Manage outside counsel and external resources, ensuring the effective and efficient use of external legal services and appropriate management of legal spend.
Supervise, mentor, and develop the in-house legal team, including attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff, and allocate work across the team.
Collaborate effectively with the General Counsel and senior leadership to develop legal strategy, provide legal advice, and align legal objectives with overall business goals.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Experience with a variety of complex transactions, and a proven ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts effectively to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including partner-level experience (or the proven equivalent) at a large law firm and increasingly senior leadership roles in an in-house position.
Strong general corporate and finance experience, including capital structuring, financings, and compliance.
Interest in taking on a broad and expanding mandate, including support for the company's finance team and alternative business lines.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop legal staff and to manage outside counsel.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing.
It is a strong opportunity for an attorney looking to take on greater responsibility and a broader mandate in an in-house environment.

$275,000 - $385,000 USD
Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.

Partner with the finance team on financings and capital structuring, including the structuring of debt and equity across the capital stack.
Manage multiple priorities and transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve.

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