4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards
Strong knowledge of cooperative and condominium laws, governance, and compliance
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively
Admission to the New York Bar required
Responsibilities
Advise boards on governance matters, including by-laws and facilitating meetings
Serve as primary legal counsel on operational and compliance matters for regulated cooperatives
Provide guidance on regulatory issues involving city, state, and federal statutes
Counsel boards on corporate governance and fiduciary duties
Negotiate and draft various contracts, including construction and property management agreements
Collaborate with the litigation department on access agreements
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with firm contribution
PTO and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Wellness and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
About The Role
The New York City office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has an opening for an experienced associate with 4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium and boards in various transactional and corporate matters.
This role offers the opportunity to serve as outside general counsel to boards on a wide range of governance, finance, compliance, contractual and operational matters, while working closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative team environment within the firm real estate group.
Responsibilities
Advise condominium and cooperative board of directors on governance matters, including reviewing by-laws, proprietary leases, declarations, house rules, and facilitating annual meetings and elections
Serve as primary legal counsel to boards on day-to-day operational and compliance matters for city and state regulated cooperatives within the Mitchell-Lama program
Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, including matters involving city, state and federal statutes, environmental regulations, municipal building codes and local laws
Counsel boards on corporate governance, financial matters and fiduciary duties
Negotiate and draft contracts, including construction, engineering, architectural, property management agreements
Negotiate access agreements and collaborate with firm litigation department
Qualifications
4-7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards
Strong knowledge of cooperative and condominium laws, governance, and compliance
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively
Admission to the New York Bar required
Strong Benefits Package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with firm contribution
PTO and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Wellness and employee assistance programs
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Environment
At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.
