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Corporate Legal Counsel

Vaco
$200000 - $250000 / Year
United States, New York, New York
Nov 06, 2026
Company: Real Estate - Property Management Firm Role: Corporate Legal Counsel Salary: $200,000 - $250,000/annually Location: New York City (Hybrid - 3 days a week in office) About the Role: Our client, a top real estate firm, is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business teams across the organization. This role will provide guidance on a broad range of legal, regulatory, contractual, and operational matters while helping to manage risk and support business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound business judgment and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions in a fast-paced environment. This position offers broad exposure to corporate operations, governance, compliance, employment matters, commercial agreements, and strategic initiatives. Must have Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Must have Real Estate or Property Management industry experience. Prior in-house counsel and experience supporting employee law, HR, or contract management strongly preferred. This role is ideal for an attorney looking for broad exposure across legal, compliance, governance, employment, and commercial matters while serving as a strategic partner to leadership and supporting the continued growth of the organization. Responsibilities: Serve as a key legal advisor to executive leadership and business stakeholders on a wide range of legal and business matters Provide guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, commercial transactions, and operational initiatives Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of contracts, agreements, and legal documents Develop and maintain contract management processes, approval frameworks, and governance procedures Evaluate legal and business risks associated with company operations and recommend practical solutions Partner with business leaders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies Support employment-related matters, workplace policies, investigations, and employee relations issues Assist with claims management, dispute resolution, litigation oversight, and coordination with external counsel Review insurance matters, vendor agreements, service contracts, and other commercial arrangements Support compliance programs, policy development, and risk mitigation initiatives Monitor legal and regulatory developments that may impact the organization and advise stakeholders accordingly Assist with corporate records, governance requirements, internal investigations, audits, and regulatory reviews Develop training materials and educational programs related to legal, compliance, and risk management topics Manage relationships with outside counsel, consultants, and other external advisors Support strategic projects and business initiatives as needed Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (preferably New York) 8+ years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and/or in-house counsel experience Experience advising businesses on corporate, commercial, employment, compliance, and risk management matters Strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, and contract management Experience managing litigation, disputes, and external legal providers Prior experience supporting cross-functional business teams preferred Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and business teams Sound judgment, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset Ideal Candidate: Business-minded attorney who enjoys partnering with operational leaders Comfortable working across multiple legal disciplines rather than specializing in a single area Proactive, collaborative, and highly responsive Able to navigate ambiguity and provide practical guidance in a dynamic environment Strong relationship builder with executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.