Assistant General Counsel Job at Sokol Associates Inc., New York, NY

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  • Sokol Associates Inc.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

In-House Counsel / Assistant General Counsel – Commercial Real Estate (Associate Level)

Location: NY, NY Full-time, remote 2 days per week

Our client, a well-established alternative investment fund, is at the forefront of the commercial real estate sector. Currently they have approximately 10B AUM. Sokol Associates Inc. is seeking a talented, driven, and detail-oriented In-House Counsel to join our clients small and dynamic legal team. This is a unique opportunity for an associate from a top-tier law firm to transition into an in-house role and provide strategic legal support across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal support in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, joint ventures, and financing.
  • Advise on complex real estate-related legal issues, including title, zoning, land use, environmental compliance, and regulatory matters.
  • Draft and review a wide variety of real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, easements, and other property-related documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with internal business teams, including development, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment on legal strategy and risk management.
  • Conduct legal research and provide advice on relevant changes in law or market trends impacting the company’s real estate activities.
  • Manage outside counsel as needed, ensuring effective and efficient legal service delivery.
  • Assist with dispute resolution, including overseeing litigation and negotiating settlements related to real estate matters.

Qualifications: MUST-HAVES!

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • 3-7 years of experience in commercial real estate law, gained at a top-tier law firm.
  • Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Active Bar membership in New York, California, or Texas.

Why join our client?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity for career growth and development within a dynamic and expanding company.
  • Work-life balance in an in-house environment, with a focus on long-term strategic legal support.
  • Collaborate with high-performing teams and work on high-impact projects.

If you're a commercial real estate attorney looking to transition into a strategic in-house role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a company that values legal excellence and innovation. Please reach out to a member of the Sokol Associates Inc. team for any and all questions.

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, 2 days per week,

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