Sr. Corporate Counsel
Job description
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a REIT that owns and manages office, retail and multifamily assets in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area. ESRT owns the iconic Empire State Building – “the World’s Most Famous Building” – and the newly reimagined Empire State Building Observatory that was named #1 attraction in the US, and #3 in the world, in Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best. The company is a leader in healthy buildings, energy-efficiency, and indoor environmental quality and has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per square foot of any publicly traded REIT portfolio in New York City. As of March 31, 2023, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 8.9 million rentable square feet of office space, 718,000 rentable square feet of retail space and 721 residential units across three multifamily properties. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT value continuous employee development and encourage colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Corporate Counsel will report to the head of corporate legal and provide general corporate legal support, including but not limited to, SEC and NYSE compliance, Board of Directors support, Compliance Officer support and corporate and real estate transaction support, as well as advise business teams on commercial contracts and related legal issues. To be successful, a candidate should have at least 5 years’ experience in a law firm corporate practice group (additional in-house experience preferred), be able to work independently with limited supervision, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advise public reporting team on SEC filings and earnings releases.- Ensure compliance with SEC and NYSE rules and regulations.
- Support proxy statement preparation and annual stockholder meeting planning.
- Assist in organization and materials for meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees.
- Help set corporate policies and corporate governance documents.
- Help facilitate Company equity plan and equity grants.
- Support CFO team in unsecured and secured financings.
- Support corporate and real estate transactions and corporate entity housekeeping.
- Review and negotiate commercial contracts, including but not limited to, location agreements for events at the Empire State Building Observatory, licensing agreements for the Empire State Building trademarks, confidentiality agreements and vendor engagement agreements.
- Advise business teams on a variety of legal issues, using the assistance of expert outside counsel, where needed.
- Additional responsibilities as directed.
- Being detail oriented and thorough
- Successfully communicating to leaders
- Willingness to learn and take on additional areas outside of initial role
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Experience in a law firm corporate practice group plus in-house experience.
- Experience as the lead attorney negotiating agreements.
- Energy and eagerness to learn new practice areas.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Business minded.
- Organized with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and own assignments.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- J.D. required; admitted to practice in New York.
- At least 5 years’ practice in law firm corporate group (additional in-house experience preferred).
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
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Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
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Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
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Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
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Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
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Ethical – you treat others with respect, and embrace and contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion
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Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through
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Base salary range $190,000 - $250,000, dependent upon level of experience -
Potential for annual bonus and equity
BENEFITS
- Competitive base salary and bonus with potential for equity
- Remote work flexibility (6 days per month work from home)
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
- Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
- Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
- Paid parental leave
- Pre-tax transit accounts
- Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support
WELL-BEING
- Generous paid time off
- Flex remote work time
- Flex Summer Fridays
- Employee engagement programs
- Volunteer time off
- Continuing education
- Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
- Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
- Employee Discount Programs
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