Attorney (Real Estate)

Job Description

The Attorney reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations regarding legal actions, strategies, and issues facing the various divisions of the Authority. The Attorney will be responsible for negotiating, drafting and reviewing various legal documents related to acquiring real property and constructing schools. The Attorney will coordinate with Real Estate Services staff, Construction Management and other departments within the Authority with respect to the leasing, acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of public schools.

• 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 (ZLDAs), zoning declarations, zoning exhibits, condominium documents, and other real estate related documents.
• Advise Authority staff on various legal matters concerning real property transactions.
• Research complex legal issues.
• Provide legal support to various divisions of the Authority, particularly regarding leasing and purchasing real estate and constructing and rehabilitating schools.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the NYS Bar
• Three – five years of legal experience after admission to the Bar
• Land Use and/or Real Estate experience strongly preferred, with knowledge of environmental law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, problem solving and interpersonal skills, negotiation and drafting skills, and the ability to handle multiple assignments, and results within tight deadlines.

Pay

$71,475.00 - $120,000.00

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

We Offer Exceptional Benefits Including Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available) Prescription Drug Options Dental & Vision Coverage NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP) Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options Transit Check Program Public Loan Forgiveness Program Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Additional Information

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

The SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees