Real Estate Regulatory Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a real estate attorney focused on housing regulation in New York City, acting for property-side clients. The work combines agency advocacy, transactional guidance and project-related legal support, along with the chance to develop your own client relationships.

What you'll do

- Appear in state housing agency proceedings, including filings by owners, complaints from occupants and follow-on appeals.

- Guide property clients through legal review ahead of purchases and construction or redevelopment plans.

- Support clients on complex site consolidation, occupant relocation and structure clearance matters.

- Apply New York housing statutes and related regulations to client questions.

- Grow your own client base with encouragement and credit from the firm.

What we're looking for

- 4 to 5+ years of experience in New York City residential housing regulation, with flexibility for a strong candidate at 4 years.

- Admission to the New York State bar.

- Thorough command of New York rent laws and related housing legislation.

- A track record of acting for property owners rather than occupants.

- Hands-on experience with administrative agency filings and appeals.

- Experience advising on pre-acquisition review or development-related matters.

- Strong academic credentials from both law school and undergraduate study.

- A stable employment history with meaningful tenure at prior employers.

- Based in New York City and comfortable with a hybrid schedule.

Bonus points

- Prior work in the real estate industry, such as property management or brokerage.

- An established, portable client base for consideration at a more senior level.

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 250,000 to 270,000 per year

Location and work model

- New York City, NY, United States

- Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

- Full-time