Associate Counsel
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent law school graduate or early-career attorney to develop a sophisticated practice spanning corporate, transactional, and real estate law and more. You will join an experienced, highly regarded in-house legal team and provide pragmatic counsel to a retail business operating 150 stores across eight states and a real estate business managing a 15 million square-foot commercial portfolio — negotiating contracts, closing deals, and advising on matters that directly impact operations at scale.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts in support of the retail business, including SaaS agreements, non-disclosure agreements, financing agreements, access agreements, employment agreements, transportation agreements and more.
Support the real estate business in connection with the purchasing, selling, leasing, and financing of its commercial real estate portfolio, including conducting property due diligence, reviewing title, negotiating transaction documents, managing deals, and closing transactions.
Support both the retail and real estate business in the day-to-day management of the commercial property portfolio including counseling in-house property managers, assisting with landlord-tenant disputes, interpreting lease language and advising on compliance matters.
Assist with the formation and governance of corporate entities, including drafting operating agreements, corporate resolutions, amendments, and related instruments.
Integrate artificial intelligence into your daily practice, including the creation of and collaboration with custom "AI skills."
Conduct research on relevant laws, regulatory developments, and industry practices to support the department's work.
Direct and oversee outside counsel engagements with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accountability.
Contribute to the broader operation of the legal department, which may include, on an ad-hoc basis, representing the retail business in connection with employment matters, customer satisfaction, governmental inquiries, compliance and more.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, preferably graduating in the top 25% of class
Admission to the New York State bar in good standing, or eligible for registration as in-house counsel in the State of New York
Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant legal experience
Strong knowledge of, or interest in, corporate, transactional, and/or real estate law
Proficient in, or willing to learn and actively implement, artificial intelligence tools on a daily basis
Outstanding analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Collegial demeanor and proven success in a team-oriented environment
Pay
$1,920 - $2,885 Weekly
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke-free work environment.
U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. We are strongly committed to inclusivity and a diverse workforce. We are committed to a discrimination-free workplace where associates are treated with respect and dignity.