Legal Practice Manager

Location: Long Island City, NY (4 days in-office, Friday WFH)

Compensation: Up to $180K + excellent benefits

We are conducting a search for a Legal Practice Manager to join a highly successful and privately held company with a strong portfolio that includes iconic properties such as Gurney’s and the tallest building in Long Island City. This is an exciting opportunity to join a lucrative and dynamic organization that offers some of the best benefits in the market.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of legal operations with a focus on commercial real estate closings.
• Collaborate with internal and external counsel, lenders, and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution of deals.
• Draft, review, and organize closing documents, agreements, and related contracts.
• Oversee compliance and risk management matters related to real estate and corporate transactions.
• Support leadership with legal strategy, process improvement, and best practices.
• Liaise across departments to align legal functions with business objectives.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive law firm experience handling commercial real estate closings.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, contracts, and deal structures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Professional judgment with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred but not required.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing, growth-oriented company that values its employees and provides industry-leading benefits.