Solomon Page · 21 hours ago
Managing Counsel
Solomon Page is a NJ-headquartered family office focused on the development and management of various properties. They are seeking to hire a Managing Counsel who will serve as the company's Head of Legal and primary legal advisor, overseeing real estate matters and working closely with senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and other real estate leases
Oversee land use matters, including zoning, site planning, and related regulatory and political considerations
Support real estate financing transactions and assist in developing and refining the company’s debt and capital strategies
Advise on taxation matters, including issues involving U.S. owners of foreign corporations, in coordination with external tax advisors
Serve as a legal liaison between U.S. headquarters and the management of a European holding company
Partner with the controller and financial leadership to assess legal and business risk and develop mitigation strategies
Handle corporate governance matters, including entity management, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance
Provide legal guidance to an affiliated charitable foundation on nonprofit governance and compliance matters
Support select corporate, transactional, and commercial agreements outside of core real estate work
Assist with employment, HR, and litigation matters as needed, primarily through oversight and coordination with outside counsel
Manage relationships with external counsel and collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal and business initiatives
Advise on day-to-day operational and strategic matters as they arise
Qualification
Required
J.D. from a top-tier law school
Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
At least five years of relevant experience, ideally gained at a top law firm and/or a sophisticated in-house legal department
Strong working knowledge of real estate law, particularly leasing, land use and zoning, and financing (borrower-side experience preferred)
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating lease agreements
Working familiarity with U.S. tax law and comfort collaborating with specialist advisors
Excellent judgment and communication skills, with the ability to translate legal issues into practical, business-oriented advice
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Prior in-house experience strongly preferred
Experience representing family offices or closely held businesses is a plus