Legal Practice Manager Job at SourcePro Search, New York, NY

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  • SourcePro Search
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Practice Manager

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Position Summary:

A prominent real estate investment and development firm is seeking a  Legal Practice Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of its  New York-based Legal Department . This role combines strategic project management with hands-on support and is responsible for managing legal operations related to acquisitions, financing, development, dispositions, and corporate matters. The Legal Practice Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional departments, oversee legal claim management, and drive corporate legal initiatives that enhance departmental efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Lead legal department projects to improve operational workflows and ensure alignment with company objectives.
  • Oversee preparation, organization, and compliance of corporate legal documentation.
  • Collaborate with teams across Development, Residential, Commercial, and Accounting on legal matters.

Legal Claims & Risk Management

  • Manage investigations and resolutions of legal and insurance claims.
  • Track and analyze claim trends to mitigate risk across the portfolio.
  • Coordinate with external counsel, insurance consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Administrative & Clerical Oversight

  • Manage department billing and invoice coding, including budgeting and accrual processes.
  • Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate document execution (DocuSign and originals).
  • Maintain legal records, organize files, draft correspondence, and handle communications.

Transactional & Due Diligence Support

  • Support due diligence and execution for real estate and corporate transactions.
  • Ensure timely and accurate handling of filings, agreements, and compliance documentation.

Technology & Innovation

  • Partner with IT to implement legal tech tools and knowledge management solutions.



Qualifications:

Experience:

  • 7–10 years of experience in legal operations, ideally a mix of  law firm and in-house experience , with a  focus on real estate or property management law .
  • Proven track record managing legal claims and supporting transactional matters.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills:

  • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe).
  • Experience handling legal billing and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to lead strategic initiatives while maintaining hands-on support.
  • High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Work Ethic:

The ideal candidate is a  self-starter , equally comfortable executing day-to-day clerical functions and leading strategic legal projects. This role may occasionally require extended hours to meet departmental objectives.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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