General Counsel

• General Counsel vacancy - well established affordable housing company.
• Varied GC role (NY hybrid), highly reputable property management/ construction.

About Our Client

This long established and highly reputable property management, construction and development organization is recognized for their positive and collaborative medium-sized company and portfolio including c. 8,000 affordable housing units. The organization is committed to delivering excellence in their field and are looking to hire a new General Counsel for their legal department to drive legal and compliance matters.

Job Description

The General Counsel will handle varied legal matters:

• Provide expert legal counsel to the organization on property management, construction and development legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents including associated due diligence.
• Manage relationships with external counsel.
• Advise senior leadership and the wider business on legal risks and strategic decisions.
• Oversee legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration processes as needed including slip & fall issues.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize legal risks.
• Stay updated on legal developments relevant to the affordable housing property management, construction and development industry.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in New York/ Tri-State area, able to work from the office on a hybrid basis and have US work authorization now and indefinitely.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The General Counsel should have demonstrable skills & experience:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York state bar and in good standing.
• Additional admission in CT, NJ and PA beneficial but not essential.
• 10+ years relevant experience providing in-house counsel in the property management, construction and property development law and related legal matters in the affordable housing space.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Previously managed outside counsel.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.

What's on Offer

This Genersal Counsel role will be well compensated:

• Competitive base salary estimated between $185,000 and $250,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to operate at a hands-on and strategic level, influencing the organization's legal strategy and leading their small legal department.
• Hybrid working arrangement, collaborative and professional work environment with impressive track record of strong staff tenure.

If you are passionate about leading in-house legal matters within the property management, construction and real estate development industry and ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply today!