Cooperative/Condominium Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We know talented attorneys have choices, and we work hard to be the place they choose to build their careers. Here, associates do sophisticated work in a genuinely collaborative environment where support is real and growth is intentional. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop judgment, and work independently, while still having a strong team behind you.

Our attorneys benefit from a structured mentorship program, full marketing and business development support, professional development and training, and a steady workflow that allows them to focus on practicing law and building their careers. We also believe that culture matters - we invest in regular social events and shared experiences that make work more enjoyable and strengthen real professional relationships. Simply put, we hire good people who treat each other well, and we work hard to maintain a respectful, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

With reasonable, billable expectations and exposure to a wide range of complex client matters, our attorneys build meaningful careers with both professional challenge and genuine support.

About The Role

The New York City office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has an opening for an experienced associate with 4–7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium and boards in various transactional and corporate matters.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as outside general counsel to boards on a wide range of governance, finance, compliance, contractual and operational matters, while working closely with experienced practitioners in a collaborative team environment within the firm real estate group.

Responsibilities

• Advise condominium and cooperative board of directors on governance matters, including reviewing by-laws, proprietary leases, declarations, house rules, and facilitating annual meetings and elections
• Serve as primary legal counsel to boards on day-to-day operational and compliance matters for city and state regulated cooperatives within the Mitchell-Lama program
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues, including matters involving city, state and federal statutes, environmental regulations, municipal building codes and local laws
• Counsel boards on corporate governance, financial matters and fiduciary duties
• Negotiate and draft contracts, including construction, engineering, architectural, property management agreements
• Negotiate access agreements and collaborate with firm litigation department

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience representing cooperative and condominium boards
• Strong knowledge of cooperative and condominium laws, governance, and compliance
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively
• Admission to the New York Bar required

Strong Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Environment

At Norris McLaughlin, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their backgrounds, experiences, views, and strengths. Our differences in culture and beliefs enable us to be a better team.

The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sex, gender identity or expression, disability or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of any individual, or because of the liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual or any other characteristic protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.