Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Commensurate with experience + comprehensive benefits package
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.
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.
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.
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.
Support due diligence and execution for real estate and corporate transactions.
Ensure timely and accurate handling of filings, agreements, and compliance documentation.
Partner with IT to implement legal tech tools and knowledge management solutions.
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.
Bachelor’s degree required.
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.
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.
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