Description:
ZD Jasper Realty is a vertically integrated New York real estate development company with active projects across Manhattan, Queens, including ground-up residential, condominium, mixed-use, and rental developments.We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to oversee the Company's legal matters across development, construction, acquisitions, financing, leasing, corporate operations, and risk management.
This is a senior in-house position working closely with ownership and executive leadership across all aspects of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee legal matters relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, and development transactions
- Review and negotiate construction contracts, consultant agreements, vendor contracts, leasing documents, and corporate agreements
- Manage outside counsel across litigation, employment, condo offering plans, regulatory matters, and disputes
- Support development and construction teams on project-related legal and risk management matters
- Review insurance claims, compliance matters, and corporate governance documentation
- Assist with entity structuring, operational risk management, and strategic business matters
- Coordinate legal documentation related to lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies
- Maintain organized legal records and documentation systems
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited law school
- Licensed attorney in New York State preferred
- Minimum 5+ years experience in real estate law, development, construction, or related transactional practice
- Strong experience with NYC real estate development, contracts, and construction-related matters preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects and legal matters simultaneously
- Strong judgment, organization, communication, and negotiation skills
