Jobtracks Is Hiring A Real Estate Attorney

Join our dynamic team as a Real Estate Attorney (Mandarin/Cantonese Speaking) in Flushing, NY, and lead pivotal real estate transactions while serving a diverse, bilingual clientele. 🏢⚖️

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional to oversee residential and commercial real estate transactions within our expanding Flushing practice. This role involves managing a high volume of closings, providing sophisticated counsel, and bridging New York property law with the specific needs of our Chinese-speaking clients to ensure a seamless, culturally competent experience. 🌟

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Counsel & Strategy: Represent buyers, sellers, and lenders throughout all stages of real estate transactions, from contract negotiations to closing.
• Complex Drafting: Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, riders, and complex financing documents.
• Title Oversight: Review title reports and surveys; resolve complex title issues such as easements, encroachments, and estate-related matters.
• ACRIS & Regulatory Compliance: Prepare NYC-specific filings like ACRIS, TP-584, and IT-2663, while ensuring adherence to FIRPTA and 1031 Exchange regulations.
• Bilingual Advocacy: Conduct legal consultations and closings in Mandarin and/or Cantonese, ensuring clients fully understand their legal obligations and risks.
• Escrow Management: Oversee attorney escrow accounts, ensuring ethical and accurate disbursement of funds in line with NYS IOLA rules.
• Mentorship: Supervise and guide real estate paralegals and support staff to uphold high standards of service.

Required Qualifications

• Legal Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active law license in New York State.
• Language Mastery: Professional fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is essential. Candidates should be comfortable explaining complex legal concepts in-language.
• Experience: 3-7 years of focused experience in New York real estate law, covering both residential and commercial sectors.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Flushing real estate market, including new construction condos, mixed-use properties, and Co-op board operations.
• Communication Skills: Strong negotiation abilities and the capacity to foster and maintain relationships with local brokers, lenders, and opposing counsel.