The New York Public Library · 19 hours ago
Associate General Counsel, Real Estate
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expThe New York Public Library is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal services related to real estate and construction law matters. The role involves managing complex transactions, providing legal advice on a variety of issues, and collaborating with stakeholders to align legal strategies with the Library's goals.
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Responsibilities
Independently provide expert legal advice and negotiate complex transactions related to the Library’s owned and leased properties
Work closely with internal business partners to develop and implement strategic real estate initiatives
Negotiate and draft comprehensive contracts related to property operations and construction services, ensuring all agreements meet legal and operational standards
Handle disputes and litigation matters, including landlord issues, regulatory compliance, casualty events, and crisis situations
Manage relationships with outside counsel and outsourced legal services vendors, ensuring all services are provided within budgetary guidelines and meet the Library’s needs
Collaborate with senior management, Board members, and other stakeholders to align legal strategies with the Library’s goals and objectives in the Capital Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities areas
Represent the Library in negotiations with external parties, including government agencies, opposing counsel, and community organizations
Provide training, mentorship, and subject-matter expertise to legal staff and internal stakeholders on real estate law, contracts negotiation, and compliance matters
Assist with various tasks within the Legal Department, including but not limited to legal research, contract and document review, governance, record-keeping and general matters
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures for which the Legal Department is responsible
Perform other assigned duties as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active New York State Bar Membership in good standing
10+ years of relevant real estate transactional experience in law firm or in-house as an attorney
Demonstrated experience exercising independent legal judgment in complex, high-stakes matters
Experience in negotiating design and construction contracts; advising on construction-related disputes a plus
Strong experience in real estate law and industry knowledge, including litigation, lease and purchase and sale transactions, construction, development, condominiums, access agreements, public/private partnerships, and property management issues
Experience supporting legal, operational and general advisory needs associated with large scale real estate portfolio
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changing business needs and priorities
Demonstrated ability to voice opinions appropriately and take unpopular positions when necessary
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of management, and work on cross functional teams
Exhibit exceptional integrity, judgment, and discretion
Ability and desire to develop strong business acumen and robust understanding of business areas supported
Preferred
NY State Notary Public License
Company
The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond.
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