Associate Counsel - Environmental

Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm focused on self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a talented Associate Counsel – Environmental at its headquarters in Saratoga Springs, NY.

With $6.6 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is one of the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties in the world, owning and operating over 310 self-storage assets in 28 states, three Canadian provinces and the U.S. Virgin Islands containing over 23 million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised, Prime Storage Fund III.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group has more than 700 employees. The firm has a regional office in Jupiter, FL and investment originations offices in Denver, CO, Hackensack, NJ, Yorktown, VA and Calgary, Alberta. Prime Group’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by teams including sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance/legal, property management, information technology, transactions/financing, marketing, accounting and training, among others.

Prime Group’s success is built on a culture of respect, teamwork, business ethics, accountability and persistence. The company deeply values the strong relationships it has built with its customers, employees, investors and stakeholders. Pitchbook, a leading resource for comprehensive data, research and insights spanning the global capital markets, named Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in Pitchbook’s 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.

Job Overview

The Associate Counsel – Environmental is primarily responsible for supporting Prime’s Chief Commercial and Compliance Officer regarding the acquisition, financing and operation of commercial real estate, including environmental due diligence, review of title insurance and third-party reports and regulatory compliance. In addition, the candidate will assist with other corporate matters as assigned by the Chief Commercial and Compliance Officer, including drafting and/or reviewing commercial agreements, policies and procedures, conducting legal research and providing litigation support. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in environmental regulatory compliance, coupled with a strong background in commercial real estate transactions and land use and development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Advising clients on federal and state environmental regulations and compliance
• Representing clients in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance matters
• Prepare legal documents and contracts related to environmental laws
• Working with outside counsel to structure, negotiate and close commercial real estate
• transactions and financings
• Handling environmental due diligence for real property acquisitions
• Review and assess third-party property condition reports, environmental reports (e.g., Phase I/II ESAs) and zoning reports
• Review and analyze title and survey documents
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to environmental law
• Conduct legal research on environmental laws and regulations
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, permits, and regulatory filings

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in environmental law
• JD degree from an accredited law school in the U.S.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state and the ability to practice law in the State of New York
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Track record of establishing solid relationships, polished and highly personable
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal clients, outside counsel and other stakeholders

Compensation

• Competitive rate of pay and a generous benefits program
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, life, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance program
• Paid vacation time; paid sick time; paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prime Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person