Real Estate Counsel-Operations

Pyramid Management Group • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on property-level operational issues; supervising litigation, including insurance defense matters, landlord tenant disputes and bankruptcy matters. Advise Senior Management on legal issues and participate in the daily management and operation for a shopping center portfolio. Advise asset management and operations staff on a broad spectrum of contract and litigation issues. Perform legal research.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• At least three years' legal experience with a focus on contracts, landlord-tenant law, insurance defense and commercial litigation
• Must be admitted to practice law in New York or be eligible for registration as In-House Counsel under 22 NYCRR 522
• Ability to manage a high volume of legal matters in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of leasing, secured transactions and bankruptcy helpful

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts
• Advising on property-level operational issues
• Supervising litigation, including insurance defense matters, landlord tenant disputes and bankruptcy matters
• Advising Senior Management on legal issues
• Participating in the daily management and operation for a shopping center portfolio
• Advising asset management and operations staff on a broad spectrum of contract and litigation issues
• Performing legal research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees