Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Legal Practice Manager
???? Location: New York, NY
???? Employment Type: Full-Time
???? Compensation: Commensurate with experience + comprehensive benefits package
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,