Legal jobs in Manhattan

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Legal Administrator to support their legal team in Manhattan for a 1-month assignment. The ideal candidate has experience in legal operations and is proficient in Ironclad (CLM). Responsibilities include assisting with administrative and contract-related tasks to ensure smooth legal processes and compliance during a busy period.

This firm is seeking a tenured Executive Assistant to support senior attorneys in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience as an executive assistant-preferably within the legal industry-and possess the poise, discretion, and drive to support partners and senior stakeholders with complex scheduling, high-volume communications, and sensitive client matters.

This role provides critical administrative and clerical support to attorneys at a top law firm, ensuring legal documents, filings, scheduling, and case management are handled with precision and timeliness. The Legal Administrative Assistant is an essential team member who helps maintain workflow, meet legal deadlines, and provide excellent client service in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role supports a top partner in the M&A Division of a prestigious global law firm, serving as the executive-level administrative lead on complex, high-stakes transactions. The position demands proactive calendar and travel management, document handling, and deal coordination, requiring deep legal knowledge, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Our client is seeking an Executive Assistant to support their Corporate Legal Department. As the Executive Assistant, you will support the Corporate Legal team with daily administrative duties and liaise with board directors. This role is permanent & is in-office 3 days per week.

This position supports a lead partner and legal team in a top-ranked global law firm, managing high-level administrative functions in a fast-paced, court-supervised legal environment. The role involves detailed coordination of billing, legal filings, scheduling, and documentation with a strong focus on bankruptcy court compliance.

This firm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to a busy team of 5+ litigation attorneys. This individual will play a vital role in ensuring the attorneys are supported in managing complex caseloads, court filings, deadlines, and client communications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail, and understands the nuances of litigation practices.

This top firm is seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Legal Administrative Assistant to support their Restructuring Practice Group. This role will directly assist a 6th-year partner and provide team-wide support to a group of 10 attorneys. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in legal administrative work, particularly within bankruptcy and restructuring, and must be proficient in court-mandated billing protocols for restructuring matters.

This team is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Executive Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role will provide high-level secretarial, technical, and organizational support to multiple attorneys and administrative staff. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment.

This position supports the legal department in managing corporate governance and administrative functions, including board meeting preparation, document execution, and maintaining corporate records. The role combines high-level organizational support with hands-on responsibility in legal and compliance operations.

This firm seeking a seasoned Executive Legal Administrative Assistant to support one of the firm's top-performing partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity practice. This is not your average legal admin role - the ideal candidate is a proactive gatekeeper, business-minded, and deeply embedded in the client service model. You will be the right hand to a highly productive partner, serving as the central point of contact for internal teams and external clients.

The Paralegal (Restructuring) assists attorneys in all stages of Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceedings. They provide a vital service in preparing and verifying necessary documents to comply with federal and local rules, conduct precedent research, electronically file documents on the court docket, prepare for court hearings and provide support to lawyers at the hearing.

This role is on-site & full-time permanent.

Our Client is seeking an ambitious Corporate Paralegal with experience in corporate governance, section 16, vendor and commercial contract review and other related tasks.

Real Estate Transactions Associate Attorney role with leading global big law firm.

Mid-level Real Estate Lender Finance Associate Attorney position with top Chambers ranked Real Estate practice in leading international big law firm. Hybrid Midtown, Manhattan role.

Mid-Level Real Estate Associate role with top global big law firm looking to hire into their top Chambers ranked, well-established real estate transactions practice group, known for its expertise and client-service approach. Hybrid Manhattan role, the firm is recognized for their diverse client base and genuine commitment to mentoring and career progression, exposure to varied, substantive real estate transactions matters.

This long term contract supports the Compliance Operations Director with the Branch's Compliance Department Operations training program, including training tracking and MIS. Along with this, the consultant will assist with composing compliance reports as needed for senior management.

This role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, investigating alerts from transaction monitoring systems, and conducting research to assess potential suspicious activities. Additional responsibilities include compiling documentation, performing PEP and negative news searches, writing investigation narratives, and supporting the AML team with data analysis, reporting, and system testing.

Our Client is seeking a Temp ISDA Negotiator to support the drafting, negotiation, and execution of Master Agreements, including ISDA/CSA, MRA, GMRA, and related documentation for plain vanilla transactions. This role requires at least 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID, BRRD), and the ability to manage a high-volume portfolio in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Michael Page is seeking a Transaction Monitoring consultant for a large global bank in Midtown. This 5-day in-office contract position has potential for long-term employment. This consultant will be utilizing Manta to clear retail transnational alerts.

This contract role focuses on testing and documenting system changes related to the ISO 20022 migration, with a particular emphasis on impacts to sanctions screening and transaction monitoring systems. The position involves UAT coordination, FircoSoft list management, and compliance reporting for head office and model risk approvals.

The Regulatory Relations Contract Associate will support the Regulatory Affairs Office by coordinating regulatory inquiries, meetings, and exams, while maintaining accurate records and clear communication. The role also involves cross-functional coordination and assisting with regulatory updates and submissions.

We are seeking an experienced AML/FIU Analyst with 2-3 years in financial services, preferably with exposure to retail and consumer banking. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of efficiently handling and resolving approximately 20 alerts per day. Responsibilities include conducting thorough investigations, identifying suspicious activity, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Join a dynamic governance team providing hands-on support to board operations, including drafting board minutes and participating directly in high-level meetings. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your career by working closely with board members and contributing to strategic decision-making at the highest level.

This contract requires 5 days in the office and is ongoing. The contractor will handle account-related requests, deliver exceptional customer service, investigate customer issues, conduct internal account reconciliations, collect documents in compliance with KYC policies, and ensure all processes adhere to BSA/AML laws and regulations.

The Temp Regulatory Affairs Analyst will support our client's Regulatory Affairs Office by coordinating regulatory communications, tracking inquiries and deliverables, managing meeting logistics, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders and U.S. regulators to ensure timely, high-quality responses and adherence to compliance standards, particularly in areas such as BSA/AML and OFAC.

Our client, focusing on Corporate and Investment Banking Services for multinational clients, is seeking a Financial Crimes Implementation Consultant to support the replacement and implementation of its Transaction Monitoring (TM) and OFAC Screening system. This is a long-term contract role through December 2026, offering a hybrid schedule based in Midtown New York City.

A confidential and well-established organization is seeking a strategic Lateral Recruiter to join its team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in recruiting within professional services (e.g., consulting, finance, legal, or accounting). Up to $120K annually and in Manhattan.

A top law firm is seeking a Legal Recruiting Manager to join its New York office. This role will support the full life-cycle of lateral attorney recruitment, with a primary focus on special counsel and associate-level hiring across a broad range of practice areas.

The Asset Manager will be responsible for monitoring property performance, managing third-party property management firms, and supporting capital planning, budgeting, and compliance efforts across the portfolio. You'll work closely with internal development, finance, and legal teams, as well as external stakeholders such as lenders, housing agencies, and equity partners.