Real Estate Counsel

Greystone Management Solutions, a division of Greystone Select Incorporated, is a real estate consulting firm specializing in asset management, risk assessment, and transit-oriented development consulting for public sector clients.

Services include brokerage; project management, opinions of value; lease administration; public property dispositions, legal document preparation;

construction management; billing, collection, and accounting; and insurance compliance.

We are seeking a motivated, hardworking, energetic, and detail-oriented attorney to fill a Real Estate Counsel position focused on serving a large public transit agency client.

The Real Estate Counsel assists with agreement interpretation and administration; drafting and review of all amendments, assignments, settlements, and agreement notices;

tenant compliance and dispute resolution issues; and liaises with outside counsel handling landlord / tenant litigation.

The Real Estate Counsel will report directly to the Project Executive and Senior Counsel. The position will be based in our New York City office 2-3 days per week.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Prepare internal authorization memoranda and various documents for client’s approval, including lease / license modifications, mutual termination agreements, letter agreements, termination notices, and other real estate documents;
• Facilitate agreement assignments and prepare associated documentation;
• Act as point of contact between landlord-tenant outside counsel and client’s Legal Department; review documents prepared by outside counsel and facilitate the litigation process;
• and track and report on all milestones;
• Recommend and prepare drafts of settlement agreements for landlord / tenant disputes in coordination with the client;
• Assist assigned asset managers with agreement interpretation issues;
• Assist Project Executive and Director of Tenant Management in review, analysis, and administration of complex master agreements in the portfolio; and
• Perform legal research and other duties as assigned.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Juris Doctor (from an ABA-accredited law school).
• 3-5 years experience in commercial real estate, including leasing and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills are required.

At Greystone, we believe that finding creative solutions for our clients comes from the collaboration of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

We strive to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates differences and empowers all individuals with opportunities to channel their entrepreneurial spirit.

Greystone is an EEO employer.

Greystone offers a competitive base salary and bonus. The base salary range for this position is $125,000 to $170,000 / year.

The specific compensation that will be offered is based on an understanding of the hired candidates' qualifications at the time of hire.

Employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on employee work performance reviewed during the annual review process.