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Confidential · 1 day ago

Real Estate General Counsel

Deer Park, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$325K/yr - $350K/yr

5+ years exp

Confidential company is seeking a Real Estate General Counsel to oversee all legal matters related to their real estate portfolio and development projects. The role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing transactions, and supporting the company's growth and stability.

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Responsibilities

Draft and review purchase and sale agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, easements, construction contracts, and service agreements

Oversee due diligence, zoning, land use, title, and environmental reviews for acquisitions and development projects

Manage relationships with outside counsel, engineers, architects, and municipal authorities

Support ground-up construction and redevelopment of industrial, retail, and residential properties from acquisition through stabilization

Draft and assist with industrial, retail and residential leases, renewals, amendments, and terminations

Advise property management teams on tenant relations, compliance, collections, and operational issues

Assist with vendor and contractor agreements, service contracts, and risk management for the managed portfolio

Advise on entity structuring, joint ventures, and partnership agreements for new and existing ventures

Maintain corporate records, operating agreements, and ownership structures

Support family governance, estate planning coordination, and intergenerational business succession

Oversee family office legal matters, including private investments, insurance, and fiduciary relationships

Manage loan documents, refinancings, guarantees, and lender relationships

Coordinate with banks, investors, and advisors on capital transactions

Manage insurance programs, claims, and litigation, engaging outside counsel when necessary

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including environmental, zoning, and landlord-tenant regulations

Act as a trusted advisor to ownership, balancing risk mitigation with business objectives

Provide legal support for employee, HR, and operational matters as needed

Contribute to strategic planning and long-term decision-making for the company and family office

Qualification

J.D. from accredited law schoolCommercial real estate transactionsLeasingDevelopmentDraftingRisk managementNegotiationProject managementHigh integrityEntrepreneurial mindsetExceptional communication

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of the New York State Bar

5–15+ years of relevant legal experience, with substantial work in commercial real estate transactions, leasing, and development

Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills

Ability to balance legal precision with practical business judgment

Exceptional communication skills and comfort working directly with ownership, partners, and outside professionals

High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive family and business matters

Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach

Must be willing to work in the office Monday through Friday

Must live in Long Island

Preferred

Prior in-house counsel experience preferred; experience with a family-owned or closely held company is a plus

Exposure to industrial, residential and retail property issues, property management, and family office operations is desirable

Company

Confidential

Silicon Valley, California US, US

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Roshan Syed

Global Talent Partner

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