Corporate Legal Counsel
Location: Melville, NY
Our client is a small Law Firm situated in Melville, New York specializing in the fields of Business, Corporate & Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation, Trusts & Estates, and Employment Law
Due to expansion, they are looking for an individual with a minimum of 5+ years' experience in Corporate Business Transactions and Commercial Real Estate to work full-time in the office located near the Rt. 110 Corridor.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Generate new business/cases through proactive marketing and networking to acquire clients.
- Hold meetings with clients, communicate with opponents, negotiate, and draft various types of business contracts.
- Assist partners with their cases, working as part of a team environment.
- Review and negotiate various types of business agreements, commercial real estate leases and financing documents, and conduct closings.
Key Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and admission to the New York state bar.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Corporate and Commercial Real Estate matters. Experience in employment law and commercial litigation is advantageous.
- Excellent writing, organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills, along with exceptional client communication and management abilities.
- Enthusiasm for business development with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Portable business and a background in business are preferred.
Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 with the opportunity to earn additional income through new business origination (10-15%) as well as eligibility for a bonus.