Associate General Counsel, Real Estate

at  New York City Housing Development Corporation HDC

Position Summary:
The Associate General Counsel reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Legal Department, and serves as counsel for HDC in negotiating, analyzing, structuring, and closing secured loan transactions.
Area of Talent: Real Estate/Affordable Housing
Position Type: Full Time/Exempt
Salary Range: $160,000- $180,000
Office Location: NYC/Financial District

Job Responsibilities:

• Drafts commitments, regulatory agreements, notes and mortgages.
• Reviews and analyzes due diligence items for real estate transactions, including title, leases and condo documents.
• Reviews documents of borrower’s and lender’s counsel.
• Assists in closing construction and permanent loans.
• Handles general miscellaneous legal duties as assigned.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, taxation and insurance matters.
• Preference for ability to provide guidance on employment law and policy related matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Law Degree from an accredited Law School.
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in transactional real estate, corporate transactions and/or public finance.
• At least 5+ years of experience as an employment attorney including law firm experience and/or in house experience.
• Superior organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.

• Employment Law experience is preferred but not required.
  Submitted resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@nychdc.com or fax to (212)227-6816.
  All HDC hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability.
  If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by HDC.

  HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits, including:

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost

• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement

• Drafts commitments, regulatory agreements, notes and mortgages.
• Reviews and analyzes due diligence items for real estate transactions, including title, leases and condo documents.
• Reviews documents of borrower’s and lender’s counsel.
• Assists in closing construction and permanent loans.
• Handles general miscellaneous legal duties as assigned.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, taxation and insurance matters.
• Preference for ability to provide guidance on employment law and policy related matters