Real Estate Litigation Partner

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead high-stakes property-related disputes as senior trial counsel for a growing practice. The position blends courtroom leadership, guidance of less experienced attorneys, collaboration with deal-side colleagues and ongoing business development.

What you'll do

• Take the lead role in complex property disputes, from early strategy through trial.
• Handle a broad mix of matters, including ownership, leasing, zoning, environmental, eminent domain, hospitality and co-investment conflicts.
• Act as a go-to knowledge resource for colleagues on the deal side of the practice.
• Oversee and coach associates at different levels across the life of each case.
• Grow existing relationships and win new clients together with other partners.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Roughly 12 to 15 or more years of litigation practice centered on property-related disputes rather than deal work.
• Substantial experience serving as lead trial counsel.
• A track record acting for lenders, investment vehicles, individuals with significant wealth, builders or investors in property.
• Established client relationships.
• Active New York Bar admission.
• Residence in New York, NY.
• Ability to meet an annual billable target of 1,800 hours.
• A real enthusiasm for developing junior lawyers.

Bonus points

• A portable client book, with $500K+ a plus.
• Experience at a large or mid-sized commercial firm.
• A background spanning both transactional and litigation work.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 300,000 to 400,000 per year
• Discretionary and origination bonuses
• Business development budget
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time

Location and work model

• New York, NY, United States
• Hybrid
• Full-time