New York jobs in Legal

The role focuses primarily on managing the firm's risk with regards to new business acceptance. This includes: initiating and analysing conflict checks for new matters; conducting customer due diligence and risk assessment of clients and matters; and advising the firm's lawyers on the legal and reputational risks of new business, ensuring at all times that Linklaters' reputation is preserved, and professional rules and relevant laws are complied with.

This role provides critical support to attorneys in all phases of Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceedings, including document preparation, court filing, hearing preparation, and client coordination. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working in complex legal environments and be adept at managing both procedural and substantive aspects of corporate restructuring cases.

Our client is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Legal Secretary for a 12-month temporary assignment supporting a dynamic legal team within a global organization.

Top investment bank has an opening for an entrepreneurial Senior Counsel - Structured Notes & Derivatives to provide business unit coverage with a focus on equity derivatives, margin loans and structured notes. The Senior Counsel will be solutions-oriented and have a strong understanding securities laws while structuring and advising on transactions for the Global Equities and Global IB businesses.

The Director, Senior Counsel will join the Global Markets legal team of a growing investment bank and will be responsible for providing primary legal support across a variety of capital markets transactions, with a focus on funding-type transactions in the Global Markets business.

Top investment bank has an opening for an entrepreneurial Legal Counsel to provide business unit coverage to the Global Markets Prime Services business, with a focus on: equity derivatives, Master Confirmation Agreements and related documentation and synthetic prime brokerage matters.

The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and support to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in the fast-paced luxury international retailer. This role involves handling legal matters, drafting contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders in the New York office.

The Senior Counsel will join the Global Markets legal team of a growing investment bank and will be responsible for providing primary legal support to the fixed income sales and trading desks.

The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for handling legal matters pertaining to registered investment companies. This role requires expertise in the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act.

The Senior Collections Coordinator will play a key role in managing and reducing the firm's Accounts Receivable by proactively coordinating with attorneys and clients to ensure timely collections. This position requires a high level of client interaction, analytical thinking, and communication to support the firm's financial goals.

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal, Corporate - Finance to support attorneys in all stages of complex corporate finance transactions. This individual will play a key role in document preparation, due diligence, and transaction execution to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Opportunity to join investment bank and work on a wide range of sophisticated equity derivatives matters.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both commercial and residential real estate transactions, with specific experience navigating New York City real estate processes and documentation. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being an integral part of the deal cycle.

The General Counsel will oversee all legal aspects of the organization, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal counsel to the senior leadership team. This role is critical in managing legal risks and supporting the company's long-term goals in the affordable housing property management, construction and development space.

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.

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.

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.

A dynamic opportunity to join a law firm's finance team as a Collections Specialist, supporting billing attorneys and ensuring timely collections through effective follow-up and collaboration. This full-time role offers meaningful work in a supportive team environment with strong compensation and benefits.

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 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.

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.

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

This Paralegal will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal support for its Public Securities Group's pooled vehicles, particularly UCITS and 1940 Act funds. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and senior management, requiring strong knowledge of legal and regulatory matters related to registered funds, along with the ability to work independently on legal research and governace support