Attorney (Real Estate)Build your career while building NYC schools and impacting the learning environments of the next generation!The Legal Department is seeking an experienced and motivated attorney to join our team as an Attorney (Real Estate).The Attorney reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations regarding legal actions, strategies, and issues facing the various divisions of the Authority. The Attorney will be responsible for negotiating, drafting and reviewing various legal documents related to acquiring real property and constructing schools. The Attorney will coordinate with Real Estate Services staff, Construction Management and other departments within the Authority with respect to the leasing, acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of public schools.ResponsibilitiesNegotiate, draft and review contracts, Letters of Intent, Memoranda of Understanding, Contracts of Sale, Licenses, Leases and SNDAs.Draft assignment and assumption agreements between the NYC Department of Education and the Authority.Negotiate, draft and review easements, zoning lot development agreements (ZLDAs), zoning declarations, zoning exhibits, condominium documents, and other real estate related documents.Advise Authority staff on various legal matters concerning real property transactions.Research complex legal issues.Provide legal support to various divisions of the Authority, particularly regarding leasing and purchasing real estate and constructing and rehabilitating schools.Candidates should be eager to enhance their real estate knowledge and build an understanding of local and statutory processes.Minimum RequirementsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Admission to the New York State Bar and good standing.Three to five years of legal experience after admission to the Bar.Land Use and/or Real Estate experience strongly preferred, with knowledge of environmental law.Salary Range$71,475 - $120,000, commensurate with experience.BenefitsExcellent benefits including medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage), dental, prescription & vision coverage; NYC qualified pension plan; optional retirement savings plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options; transit check program; public loan forgiveness program; competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits.New York City School Construction Authority is an equal opportunity employer.Job Posting: