Real Estate Attorney

Do you have a strong working command of New York's Rent Stabilization Law and Code, along with hands-on experience representing property owners before DHCR, OATH, or other administrative agencies?

A highly regarded New York City firm is offering an opportunity for an attorney with this specialized background. Attractive compensation, excellent benefits, true flexibility, and the opportunity to handle sophisticated administrative and regulatory litigation for institutional property owners and operators are all included.

This is not a traditional landlord-tenant or housing court eviction position. The firm is specifically seeking an attorney with administrative agency experience and a strong understanding of New York's rent regulatory framework.

What You’ll Work On

• Representing owners as primary counsel in DHCR proceedings, OATH hearings, and other administrative agency matters

• Litigating rent overcharge, succession, harassment, discrimination, and deregulation claims at the agency level

• Handling voucher and subsidy related administrative disputes and hearings

• Drafting, filing, and arguing Article 78 petitions arising from agency determinations

• Preparing agency submissions, regulatory responses, and motion practice in New York Supreme Court

• Advising clients on Rent Stabilization Law, Rent Stabilization Code, and Rent and Eviction Regulations

• Conducting administrative and rent regulatory due diligence for property owners and managers

• Working alongside senior attorneys on complex regulatory and litigation strategy for large real estate portfolios

What We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

• Active New York Bar admission in good standing

Most Important Requirement

• Demonstrated experience appearing before DHCR, OATH, or similar administrative agencies as counsel — not simply housing court or eviction practice

Additional Qualifications

• Meaningful hands on experience with DHCR proceedings and rent regulation defense work

• Experience drafting and handling Article 78 proceedings

• Strong working knowledge of Rent Stabilization Law and Code

• Familiarity with NYC Human Rights Law, Fair Housing claims, and regulatory enforcement matters is a plus

• Ability to independently manage agency matters while working collaboratively within a litigation team

• Interest in expanding administrative matters into related Supreme Court litigation

A portable book of business is welcome but not required.