Real Estate Regulatory Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a real estate attorney focused on housing regulation in New York City, acting for property-side clients. The work combines agency advocacy, transactional guidance and project-related legal support, along with the chance to develop your own client relationships.

What you'll do

• Appear in state housing agency proceedings, including filings by owners, complaints from occupants and follow-on appeals.
• Guide property clients through legal review ahead of purchases and construction or redevelopment plans.
• Support clients on complex site consolidation, occupant relocation and structure clearance matters.
• Apply New York housing statutes and related regulations to client questions.
• Grow your own client base with encouragement and credit from the firm.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 4 to 5+ years of experience in New York City residential housing regulation, with flexibility for a strong candidate at 4 years.
• Admission to the New York State bar.
• Thorough command of New York rent laws and related housing legislation.
• A track record of acting for property owners rather than occupants.
• Hands-on experience with administrative agency filings and appeals.
• Experience advising on pre-acquisition review or development-related matters.
• Strong academic credentials from both law school and undergraduate study.
• A stable employment history with meaningful tenure at prior employers.
• Based in New York City and comfortable with a hybrid schedule.

Bonus points

• Prior work in the real estate industry, such as property management or brokerage.
• An established, portable client base for consideration at a more senior level.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 250,000 to 270,000 per year

Location and work model

• New York City, NY, United States
• Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
• Full-time