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Real Estate Co-Op/Condo Attorney
New York, NY US
Job Description
Real Estate Co-Op/Condo Attorney - New York
Our client, a full-service law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented attorney to join their dynamic real estate team in New York City.
The estimated salary range for this position is $220,000 - $295,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualifications:
- Experience in Co-op and Condominium law
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
- Admitted to the New York State Bar
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise co-op and condominium boards on governance issues, fiduciary duties, and compliance with governing documents and applicable laws.
- Draft and negotiate construction, vendor, and professional service contracts.
- Assist with the refinancing of underlying mortgages and lines of credit transactions.
- Review, revise, and amend governing documents, including proprietary leases, bylaws, condominium declarations, and house rules.
- Counsel clients on the preparation and conduct of annual and special shareholder/unit owner meetings, including election procedures and proxy matters.
- Conduct annual and special meetings, including oversight of voting and reporting procedures.
- Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, including those related to the Business Corporation Law (BCL) and Condominium Act.
- Assist in the review and negotiation of retail and commercial leases within co-op and condo buildings.
- Handle cooperative and condominium closings and advise on related transactional matters.
- Advise on trust transfers and review associated documentation.
- Work collaboratively with partners and clients to ensure timely and accurate delivery of legal services.
About Us
Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.
We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.
To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.
Meet Your Recruiter
Christian Sirras
Managing Director
csirras@lawseek.com
Chris Sirras brings a dynamic blend of strategic leadership and marketing prowess to the table,
serving as the Managing Director of Marina Sirras & Associates LLC. He specializes in the
placement of partners, counsel, and associates in all practice areas, including: Entertainment,
Real Estate, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Bankruptcy and Tax.
With over a decade of experience as a Senior Account Director at Advantage Unified
Commerce, Chris has spearheaded marketing activations that drove business growth and client
satisfaction for large-scale consumer packaged goods companies and major grocery, mass, and
value retailers. Prior to this, Chris held pivotal roles with agencies in the sports marketing,
advertising and staffing industries.
Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The University of Richmond
and an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of
Business.