In-House Real Estate Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
In-House Real Estate Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About Role
Robert Half is proud to partner with a prestigious, privately held family-owned real estate company seeking an exceptional In-House Real Estate Counsel to join their team in New York, NY. This pivotal role serves as the primary legal advisor to the company's principals and leadership, delivering strategic legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of commercial shopping centers, retail properties, and select residential assets. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll work hand-in-hand with leasing, acquisitions, operations, and development teams in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting that emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and hands-on involvement.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate attorney who thrives in fast-paced environments, blending deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the company's legal strategy, mitigating risks, and supporting high-stakes transactions that drive portfolio growth. With a focus on shopping centers and retail properties, this position offers unparalleled exposure to sophisticated real estate matters in one of the world's most vibrant markets.
Key Responsibilities
Core Legal Advisory Duties
- Serve as the company's primary in-house counsel for all real estate operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex documents including commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and development contracts.
Operational and Compliance Support
- Provide expert advice on landlord-tenant disputes, zoning and land use regulations, construction contracts, permitting, and environmental compliance.
- Oversee relationships with outside counsel, manage litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes, and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
- Guide corporate governance matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and support portfolio optimization efforts.
Strategic Business Partnership
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, capital markets transactions, and property redevelopment projects.
- Partner with ownership to align legal strategies with long-term business objectives in a family-owned enterprise.
Required Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates must possess:
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar Association.
- Minimum 8-10 years of substantive real estate legal experience, ideally in an in-house capacity or at a firm specializing in commercial real estate.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial leasing (especially retail and shopping centers), transactional real estate law, and related areas like zoning, land use, and construction.
- Proven ability to handle sophisticated transactions, including financings, joint ventures, and portfolio-level deals.
- Strong litigation management skills with experience overseeing disputes in real estate contexts.
- Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, coupled with the judgment to deliver practical business solutions.
- Business acumen and comfort working directly with principals in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced degrees (LL.M.) or certifications in real estate law are advantageous.
Why Join Us
Join a legacy real estate firm where your legal expertise will directly impact a thriving portfolio in prime New York markets. Enjoy competitive compensation ($185,000 - $250,000+ base, plus bonuses), comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, professional development support, and flexible hybrid work options. Thrive in a supportive, family-oriented environment with direct access to decision-makers, fostering rapid career growth and meaningful contributions to high-profile projects. Robert Half places candidates in top-tier opportunities—apply today to elevate your real estate legal career!
This opportunity offers stability in a privately held firm combined with the excitement of entrepreneurial deal-making. With New York's commercial real estate market booming, your timing couldn't be better.
Locations
- New York, New York, United States
Salary
185,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
185,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Real estate lawintermediate
- Lease negotiationintermediate
- Contract draftingintermediate
- Transaction managementintermediate
- Zoning and land useintermediate
- Regulatory complianceintermediate
- Litigation oversightintermediate
- Corporate governanceintermediate
- Acquisitions and dispositionsintermediate
- Risk mitigationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active member of the New York State Bar (experience)
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience in real estate, preferably in-house or with a focus on commercial properties (experience)
- Proven track record drafting and negotiating leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents (experience)
- Deep knowledge of landlord-tenant law, zoning, construction contracts, and regulatory matters (experience)
- Experience managing outside counsel and litigation in a real estate context (experience)
- Business-minded approach with ability to provide practical legal advice (experience)
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams (experience)
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial family-owned business environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal counsel on all real estate operations and transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and development contracts
- Advise on landlord-tenant matters, zoning, land use issues, construction, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee outside counsel, manage litigation, disputes, and implement risk mitigation strategies
- Provide guidance on corporate governance and compliance matters
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and portfolio management activities
- Collaborate with leasing, acquisitions, and operations teams to align legal strategies with business goals
- Identify and mitigate legal risks across the company's diverse property portfolio
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary ranging from $185,000 - $250,000+ based on experience
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- general: Generous 401(k) matching program with immediate vesting
- general: Annual performance bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities
- general: Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
- general: Professional development stipend for continuing legal education
- general: Paid time off with 20+ vacation days, plus holidays and sick leave
- general: Family-friendly policies in a privately held, entrepreneurial environment
- general: Direct access to senior leadership and hands-on involvement in strategic decisions
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In-House Real Estate Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
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In-House Real Estate Counsel - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
About Role
Robert Half is proud to partner with a prestigious, privately held family-owned real estate company seeking an exceptional In-House Real Estate Counsel to join their team in New York, NY. This pivotal role serves as the primary legal advisor to the company's principals and leadership, delivering strategic legal guidance across a diverse portfolio of commercial shopping centers, retail properties, and select residential assets. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll work hand-in-hand with leasing, acquisitions, operations, and development teams in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting that emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and hands-on involvement.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned real estate attorney who thrives in fast-paced environments, blending deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the company's legal strategy, mitigating risks, and supporting high-stakes transactions that drive portfolio growth. With a focus on shopping centers and retail properties, this position offers unparalleled exposure to sophisticated real estate matters in one of the world's most vibrant markets.
Key Responsibilities
Core Legal Advisory Duties
- Serve as the company's primary in-house counsel for all real estate operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex documents including commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and development contracts.
Operational and Compliance Support
- Provide expert advice on landlord-tenant disputes, zoning and land use regulations, construction contracts, permitting, and environmental compliance.
- Oversee relationships with outside counsel, manage litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes, and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
- Guide corporate governance matters, ensure regulatory compliance, and support portfolio optimization efforts.
Strategic Business Partnership
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, capital markets transactions, and property redevelopment projects.
- Partner with ownership to align legal strategies with long-term business objectives in a family-owned enterprise.
Required Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates must possess:
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York State Bar Association.
- Minimum 8-10 years of substantive real estate legal experience, ideally in an in-house capacity or at a firm specializing in commercial real estate.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial leasing (especially retail and shopping centers), transactional real estate law, and related areas like zoning, land use, and construction.
- Proven ability to handle sophisticated transactions, including financings, joint ventures, and portfolio-level deals.
- Strong litigation management skills with experience overseeing disputes in real estate contexts.
- Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, coupled with the judgment to deliver practical business solutions.
- Business acumen and comfort working directly with principals in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Advanced degrees (LL.M.) or certifications in real estate law are advantageous.
Why Join Us
Join a legacy real estate firm where your legal expertise will directly impact a thriving portfolio in prime New York markets. Enjoy competitive compensation ($185,000 - $250,000+ base, plus bonuses), comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k) matching, professional development support, and flexible hybrid work options. Thrive in a supportive, family-oriented environment with direct access to decision-makers, fostering rapid career growth and meaningful contributions to high-profile projects. Robert Half places candidates in top-tier opportunities—apply today to elevate your real estate legal career!
This opportunity offers stability in a privately held firm combined with the excitement of entrepreneurial deal-making. With New York's commercial real estate market booming, your timing couldn't be better.
Locations
- New York, New York, United States
Salary
185,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
185,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Real estate lawintermediate
- Lease negotiationintermediate
- Contract draftingintermediate
- Transaction managementintermediate
- Zoning and land useintermediate
- Regulatory complianceintermediate
- Litigation oversightintermediate
- Corporate governanceintermediate
- Acquisitions and dispositionsintermediate
- Risk mitigationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active member of the New York State Bar (experience)
- 8+ years of relevant legal experience in real estate, preferably in-house or with a focus on commercial properties (experience)
- Proven track record drafting and negotiating leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents (experience)
- Deep knowledge of landlord-tenant law, zoning, construction contracts, and regulatory matters (experience)
- Experience managing outside counsel and litigation in a real estate context (experience)
- Business-minded approach with ability to provide practical legal advice (experience)
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams (experience)
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial family-owned business environment (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal counsel on all real estate operations and transactions
- Draft, review, and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and development contracts
- Advise on landlord-tenant matters, zoning, land use issues, construction, and regulatory compliance
- Oversee outside counsel, manage litigation, disputes, and implement risk mitigation strategies
- Provide guidance on corporate governance and compliance matters
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, and portfolio management activities
- Collaborate with leasing, acquisitions, and operations teams to align legal strategies with business goals
- Identify and mitigate legal risks across the company's diverse property portfolio
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary ranging from $185,000 - $250,000+ based on experience
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- general: Generous 401(k) matching program with immediate vesting
- general: Annual performance bonuses and profit-sharing opportunities
- general: Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
- general: Professional development stipend for continuing legal education
- general: Paid time off with 20+ vacation days, plus holidays and sick leave
- general: Family-friendly policies in a privately held, entrepreneurial environment
- general: Direct access to senior leadership and hands-on involvement in strategic decisions
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