Compliance Senior Counsel

As the Senior Counsel, you’ll be responsible for providing strategic, practical, and business‑focused legal advice to support the growth and success of the business. The Senior Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to the Regional General Counsel, executives, and operational leaders, helping to identify, assess, and mitigate legal issues and risks while enabling sound business decision‑making, and providing hands‑on assistance to our Regional General Counsel which will be shared with the executives & business teams to address critical legal and business challenges.

This hybrid position may report to our corporate offices in either midtown Manhattan, NY; This role requires occasional travel to the respective markets, with additional travel as needed.

Analyze complex legal and business issues and assist in developing strategic alternatives and actionable recommendations

Collaborate with the legal team on knowledge management initiatives, template standardization, playbooks, and process improvements to improve efficiency and consistency

Provide timely, practical, solutions‑oriented counsel that balances legal, risk, and business objectives

Identify emerging risks and trends impacting FirstService and recommend mitigation strategies and process improvements

Expertly draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts to protect FirstService’s interests while also advancing the company’s business objectives

Identify and advise on risk allocation, compliance obligations, and contractual protections

Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial and residential leasing agreements

Advise on real estate law, including landlord‑tenant law, leasing regulations, rent stabilization/rent control and housing court processes

Manage pre‑litigation disputes, demand letters and claims

Review Paralegal work relating to document production in response to subpoenas

Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to operations

Partner with the operations team to implement policies, training, and internal controls

Interpret and advise on state and local regulations including, but not limited to, housing rules, ordinances and compliance

Identify and reduce legal and operational risks through practical, business aligned solutions

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or higher from an ABA‑accredited law school.

5+ years’ experience in licensed legal practice. Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements is required. Broad legal expertise across areas such as real estate, corporate law, litigation, and labor/employment law.

Works effectively with coworkers, clients, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; Must possess a high energy attitude and an ability to multi‑task/prioritize different projects at any given time.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

As a full‑time associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits including your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. You will also be eligible for company‑paid life insurance and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match.