Associate General Counsel

12 hours ago

New York, New York, United States Westminster Management Full time

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate General Counsel to join our dynamic and fast-paced legal team at Westminster Management. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to our business operations.

Responsibilities:

  • General Company Matters:
    • Advise on potentially risky matters and work to preemptively avoid litigation and risk.
    • Manage and work with outside counsel on various company matters.
    • Assist with duties and projects as directed by the Chairman, CEO, CFO, COO, and General Counsel.
    • Create and monitor legal entities.
  • Acquisition:
    • Assist General Counsel and outside real estate counsel on various real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions.
    • Draft LOIs for new acquisitions and joint ventures.
    • Review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements.
  • Financing:
    • Assist with all aspects of financings, including drafting and negotiating agreements and facilitating closings.
  • Corporate:
    • Draft operating agreements and other constituent documents for entities.
    • Manage corporate filings, resolutions, and other internal corporate requirements.
  • Commercial Leasing:
    • Draft and negotiate leases, license agreements, and amendments with commercial tenants.
  • Development:
    • Assist the development team in legal matters that arise during various stages of development projects.
  • Asset & Property Management:
    • Act as legal counsel for Westminster Management, L.L.C., the property management arm for our multi-family and commercial portfolio.
    • Work with property and regional managers on legal matters relating to properties.
  • Litigation:
    • Manage various litigations handled by outside counsel through the process and reporting to all appropriate parties.
    • Work with the risk management team on real estate insurance claims/related risk management matters.
  • Human Resources:
    • Work with HR to manage and prevent any and all employment-related legal matters.
    • Ensure that appropriate processes are in compliance with our real estate policies and local laws.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree and JD required.
  • Experience working in (or with) a large NY Real Estate law firm and/or company.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to deliver concise, accurate reports and analysis to senior management.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Requires a solid grasp of business concepts, solid judgment, and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent Excel skills and Microsoft Word skills.
  • Requires ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks within a defined time period.
  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
  • Requires ability to meet deadlines and work in a structured corporate environment.
  • Requires high degree of ethics and integrity.
  • Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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