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About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a recent law school graduate or early-career attorney to develop a sophisticated practice in corporate, transactional, and real estate law. You will provide pragmatic counsel to a retail business and a real estate business, negotiating contracts, closing deals, and advising on operational matters. The company seeks an energetic team player who will thrive with mentorship and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal contracts for the retail business, including SaaS, non-disclosure, financing, access, employment, and transportation agreements.
- Support the real estate business in purchasing, selling, leasing, and financing its commercial real estate portfolio, including due diligence, title review, transaction document negotiation, deal management, and closing.
- Assist both retail and real estate businesses with day-to-day property portfolio management, including counseling property managers, handling landlord-tenant disputes, interpreting leases, and advising on compliance.
- Assist with the formation and governance of corporate entities, including drafting operating agreements, corporate resolutions, amendments, and related instruments.
- Integrate artificial intelligence into daily practice, including creating and collaborating with custom 'AI skills.'
- Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulatory developments, and industry practices.
- Direct and oversee outside counsel engagements with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accountability.
- Contribute to the legal department's operations, potentially representing the retail business in employment matters, customer satisfaction, governmental inquiries, and compliance.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, preferably graduating in the top 25% of class.
- Admission to the New York State bar in good standing, or eligible for registration as in-house counsel in New York.
- Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong knowledge of, or interest in, corporate, transactional, and/or real estate law.
- Proficient in, or willing to learn and actively implement, artificial intelligence tools on a daily basis.
- Outstanding analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Collegial demeanor and proven success in a team-oriented environment.
- U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not available.
Skills
- Corporate law
- Transactional law
- Real estate law
- Contract negotiation
- Artificial intelligence tools
- Legal research
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis)
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Salary/Compensations
- $119,600 - $174,900 Annually
About the Company
- Raymour & Flanigan proudly supports a drug and smoke-free work environment.
Equal Opportunity
- We are strongly committed to inclusivity and a diverse workforce.
- We are committed to a discrimination-free workplace where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
- We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.