General Counsel – Real Estate Development

General Counsel – Real Estate Development

ZD Jasper Realty

Great Neck, NY

ZD Jasper Realty is a vertically integrated New York real estate development company with active projects across Manhattan, Queens, including ground-up residential, condominium, mixed-use, and rental developments.

We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to oversee the Company’s legal matters across development, construction, acquisitions, financing, leasing, corporate operations, and risk management.

This is a senior in-house position working closely with ownership and executive leadership across all aspects of the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal matters relating to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, financing, and development transactions
• Review and negotiate construction contracts, consultant agreements, vendor contracts, leasing documents, and corporate agreements
• Manage outside counsel across litigation, employment, condo offering plans, regulatory matters, and disputes
• Support development and construction teams on project-related legal and risk management matters
• Review insurance claims, compliance matters, and corporate governance documentation
• Assist with entity structuring, operational risk management, and strategic business matters
• Coordinate legal documentation related to lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies
• Maintain organized legal records and documentation systems

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from accredited law school
• Licensed attorney in New York State preferred
• Minimum 5+ years experience in real estate law, development, construction, or related transactional practice
• Strong experience with NYC real estate development, contracts, and construction-related matters preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects and legal matters simultaneously
• Strong judgment, organization, communication, and negotiation skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Good Standing compensation structure
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Long-term growth opportunity within an expanding NYC real estate platform

Location

This is an in-office position based in Great Neck, NY, with periodic meetings and jobsite visits throughout New York City.

To apply, please submit your resume and relevant experience.

Pay: $200,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person