Senior Attorney (Real Estate)

NYCSCA•New York, NY

10d•$91,193 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Attorney provides legal advice and recommendations on legal actions, strategies, issues, and problems facing the Authority’s divisions. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal documents and coordinates with Real Estate Services staff and other Authority departments on real estate acquisitions, leasing, construction—including license agreements to protect adjacent properties—and public school rehabilitation. The position supports real estate transactions and construction matters in the public sector, including advising staff on applicable law and researching complex legal issues.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Admission to the New York State Bar and good standing.
Four years of full-time legal experience in the area of responsibility, including construction, contracts, real estate, housing, environmental laws, or related fields.
Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Land use and/or real estate experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of environmental laws and remediation is desired.
Knowledge and experience with the NYC Construction Code and New York State statutory interpretation.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Understanding, Contracts of Sale, licenses, leases, and SNDAs.
Draft assignment and assumption agreements between the NYC Department of Education and the Authority.
Negotiate, draft, and review easements, zoning lot development agreements, zoning declarations, zoning exhibits, condominium documents, and other real estate-related documents.
Advise Authority staff on legal matters concerning real property transactions, construction matters, and the NYC Construction Code.
Research complex legal issues.
Provide legal support to Authority divisions, particularly concerning real estate acquisitions, licenses, and construction.
Coordinate with Real Estate Services staff and other Authority departments regarding real estate acquisitions, leasing, construction, and public school rehabilitation.

Benefits

Medical coverage, with basic coverage available at 100% employer-paid.
Prescription drug options.
Dental and vision coverage.
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP).
Optional retirement savings plans, including 401(k), 457, and IRA options.
Transit Check Program.
Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education directly related to the current role.
Individual and organizational training opportunities, including leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, and personal and professional growth.