Confidential · 5 hours ago
General Counsel (Real Estate)
Deer Park, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expConfidential company is seeking a General Counsel specialized in Real Estate to provide in-house legal support. This role involves managing all aspects of transactional real estate work, including acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate governance, while collaborating closely with the executive team and external counsel.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate documents, including purchase and sale agreements, JV agreements, loan documents, operating agreements, development agreements, and leases
Manage legal aspects of acquisitions and dispositions from LOI through closing, including diligence, title/survey review, entity formation, and coordination with third parties
Oversee financing transactions, including bridge loans, construction loans, refinancings, and credit facilities
Support development projects by reviewing land use documents, construction contracts, easements, and related instruments
Provide legal guidance on corporate structuring, entity governance, and compliance matters
Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized matters while actively managing cost, scope, and timelines
Maintain organized legal documentation, templates, and internal processes to support the firm’s growth
Advise senior leadership on legal risks, deal structures, and negotiation strategies
Stay current on relevant real estate, financing, and regulatory developments
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar
5–10+ years of experience in real estate transactional law, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house or developer/operator experience
Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously
Practical, business-oriented mindset with the ability to propose solutions, not just identify risks
Strong organizational skills and comfort operating in a lean, fast-paced environment
Team-oriented, collaborative approach with the ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred
NY/NJ/CA/TX preferred depending on location
development experience is a plus
Company
Confidential
Centralizing All Types Of Next Opportunities For You In One Place.
Vancouver, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase