Real Estate Attorney (rent regulation, affordable housing)
We are currently seeking a highly driven and knowledgeable Administrative Law or Landlord-Tenant Attorney proficient in rent regulation, affordable housing, and human rights cases.
Responsibilities:
- Research and draft legal documents, including Art 78, agency answers and replies, and due diligence reviews.
- Conduct administrative due diligence and provide advice on compliance under regulatory agreements with HPD, DHCR, HFA, and HUD.
- Litigate administrative law cases before DHCR, the NYC Commission on Human Rights, NYS Division on Human Rights, OATH, Supreme Courts, or Housing Court.
- Engage in marketing activities, including drafting publications.
- Adhere to all firm policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications:
- High degree of academic achievement with a law degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active New York State Bar license and in good standing.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in real estate administrative law, rent regulation, and/or landlord-tenant matters.
- Extensive knowledge of rent stabilization law and code, and affordable housing law.
- Experience handling Fair Housing and NYC Human Rights Law is a plus.
- Capable of independently managing affordable housing matters with knowledge of voucher programs.
- Strong negotiating skills, excellent analytical and research abilities.
- Portable book of business a plus, but not required.
- Interest in working with a collaborative team and flexibility to handle all assigned tasks.
- Proficient with Microsoft applications.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a deep sense of pride in their work.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and writing skills to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys and staff.
- Ability to independently multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hybrid Schedule: Work remotely 2 days a week, as well as 2 weeks during the year
- Summer Fridays
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
- Medical Insurance with firm participation
- 10% match with 401K
- No minimum billable hours
- CLE reimbursement