Contracts Manager

The Senior Director/ Contracts Manager In-House Counsel role is a key role in the legal department of this prestigious Manhattan real estate developed. Specializing in real estate property contracts and agreements, commercial and residential leases - great new role for an In-House Counsel with 5+ years relevant real estate legal experience.

Client Details

Our client is a large real estate commercial and residential organization that operates exclusively in New York. Opportunity to join a well recognized, prestigious brand, known for their professional and innovative approach to property management and development.

Description

Varied role as Senior Director/ Contracts Manager In-House Counsel includes:

• Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of commercial and residential property contracts and agreements.
• Ensure all contracts comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Advise on legal matters impacting the company's property portfolio.
• Collaborate with other departments, stakeholders and coworkers in other brands to align legal strategies with business objectives.
• Manage external legal counsel relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of five legal professionals (legal/ contract administrators and paralegals).

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.

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.

Profile

The successful Senior Director/ Contracts Manager In-House Counsel should have:

• A law degree from an accredited ABA university.
• New York State Bar (in good standing).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in commercial and residential real estate contract law.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to property.
• Excellent written skills, strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and lead a team, previous line management experience essential.
• Ability to strategically align legal and business objectives and communicate legal matters clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Job Offer

The successful Senior Director/ Contracts Manager In-House Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary range of $200,000 - $225,000 (depending on experience)
• 25% annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a highly professional, leading New York commercial and residential real estate company.
• Chance to lead and mentor a team of skilled legal professionals.
• On-site role in a fantastic office setting.

Interviews commence early April for a late April/ early May start. Unusual opportunity to join a leading company - apply now to express your interest in this great new Senior Director/ Contracts Manager In-House Counsel role in New York City.

Applicants must have the right to work in the US now and in the future.

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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