Real Estate Litigation Partner

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead high-stakes property-related disputes as senior trial counsel for a growing practice. The position blends courtroom leadership, guidance of less experienced attorneys, collaboration with deal-side colleagues and ongoing business development. What you'll do - Take the lead role in complex property disputes, from early strategy through trial. - Handle a broad mix of matters, including ownership, leasing, zoning, environmental, eminent domain, hospitality and co-investment conflicts. - Act as a go-to knowledge resource for colleagues on the deal side of the practice. - Oversee and coach associates at different levels across the life of each case. - Grow existing relationships and win new clients together with other partners. Requirements What we're looking for - Roughly 12 to 15 or more years of litigation practice centered on property-related disputes rather than deal work. - Substantial experience serving as lead trial counsel. - A track record acting for lenders, investment vehicles, individuals with significant wealth, builders or investors in property. - Established client relationships. - Active New York Bar admission. - Residence in New York, NY. - Ability to meet an annual billable target of 1,800 hours. - A real enthusiasm for developing junior lawyers. Bonus points - A portable client book, with $500K+ a plus. - Experience at a large or mid-sized commercial firm. - A background spanning both transactional and litigation work. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 300,000 to 400,000 per year - Discretionary and origination bonuses - Business development budget - Health, dental and vision coverage - Retirement plan - Short and long-term disability coverage - Life insurance - Paid vacation and sick time Location and work model - New York, NY, United States - Hybrid - Full-time