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Tunnel to Towers Foundation · 1 day ago

Staff Attorney

Staten Island, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller and our military and first responders. The Staff Attorney will assist the in-house team with drafting contracts and agreements, manage legal operations for the Foundation's programs, and ensure effective communication with various stakeholders.

CharityEventsNon Profit

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting Foundation’s in-house team with the drafting of contracts and agreements related to mortgage payoffs for program recipients; directing outside counsel throughout onboarding process of program recipients and transfer of residential properties into irrevocable Trusts; performing daily legal and administrative operations to support a rapidly-growing non-profit

Drafting and reviewing contracts for mortgage payoffs, vendor & service agreements, and miscellaneous contracts pertaining to Foundation’s premier programs

Directing outside counsel, title officers, escrow agents, and real estate agents throughout residential transfers of property into irrevocable Trusts, ensuring same is completed in a timely fashion

Assisting in management of Foundation’s commercial properties and commercial tenancies; assisting land acquisition and construction departments in legal issues, review of real estate purchase and sale documents, and insurance matters

Facilitating onboarding process of program recipients and facilitating effective communication between liaison, legal, and financial departments

Communicating regularly with financial institutions to ensure seamless applications of recipients’ payments; communicating regularly with program recipients to foster positive channels of communication throughout the length of payment assumptions

Assisting legal team with daily functions of legal department, including drafting and reviewing contracts, researching statutes, laws, and financial benefits for program recipients and Foundation, facilitating payments and general administrative tasks

Maintaining Foundation’s commercial insurance obligations

Excellent contract drafting and review skills

Prior experience in real estate and/or estate planning preferred, but not required

Excellent time management skills

Pragmatic self-starter

Problem solver

Qualification

JDNew York State Bar AdmissionContract draftingReal estate transactionsEstate planningMicrosoft OfficeDemeanorTime managementProblem solvingSelf-starter

Required

JD required

New York State Bar Admission or ability to waive in as In-House Counsel designation

1-3 years of experience at a law firm or other in-house position

Excellent drafting and review skills; comprehensive command of contractual and legal language; prior experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts

Ability to prioritize legal tasks keeping in mind deadlines

Good demeanor and ability to remain level-headed and calm when communicating with recipients

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required

Excellent contract drafting and review skills

Excellent time management skills

Pragmatic self-starter

Problem solver