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  • The O'Neill Group
    Real Estate Attorney
    Real Estate Attorney
    17 days ago
    $130000–$145000 yearly
    Full-time
    Hackensack

    The O’Neill Group is a premier real estate development firm recognized for its forward-thinking approach to land use, zoning, planning, and sustainable development. Our team is dedicated to creating innovative, community-focused projects that drive growth and enhance quality of life. With a collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, we are shaping the future of real estate in New Jersey and beyond. This role requires a seasoned attorney with significant experience in construction law, contracts, real estate development, and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in mitigating risk, managing legal exposure, and supporting complex transactions. Key Responsibilities: • Draft, negotiate, and review construction contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, joint venture agreements, and development documents., • Advise internal teams on legal matters related to land use, permitting, insurance, liens, labor and employment, environmental regulations, and litigation risk., • Oversee outside counsel handling litigation, insurance claims, and administrative matters., • Provide legal guidance during all phases of the project lifecycle, from acquisition through close-out., • Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including OSHA, prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon, DBE/WBE, MWBE participation, and contract claims., • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex legal and regulatory issues., • Assist with corporate governance, licensing, and entity management., • Train business units on contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance., • Identify emerging legal trends and risks in the construction and real estate sectors. Qualifications: • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar (New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut preferred)., • 5+ years of legal experience, including at least 5 years advising construction or development firms either in-house or at a reputable law firm., • Strong working knowledge of AIA contract forms, lien law, insurance issues, and construction disputes., • Experience with real estate development, public-private partnerships, or infrastructure projects is a significant plus., • Proven ability to handle complex legal matters independently and pragmatically., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain legal issues to non-legal stakeholders., • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities. What We Offer: • Competitive salary range: $130,000 - $145,000., • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off., • A supportive, collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged., • The chance to work on meaningful, high-impact projects that shape communities and contribute to long-term sustainability. How to Apply: If you are a highly skilled and motivated attorney with a passion for real estate development and land use law, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and any relevant writing samples or case studies through the provided application platform. Why Join The O’Neill Group? At The O’Neill Group, we believe in the power of innovative design and sustainable development to transform communities. We value our team members and provide the tools, resources, and opportunities for them to thrive. If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career with a leading real estate development firm, we’d love to hear from you!

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  • Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children
    Senior Manager, Birth Parent Services
    Senior Manager, Birth Parent Services
    1 month ago
    $75000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Senior Manager, Birth Parent Services will supervise birth parent social workers. Responsibilities include working with birth parents in the options counseling, permanency planning and adoption process, individual counseling, writing psychosocial histories, visiting clients in hospital and community, discharging babies from hospital, facilitating selection of and meetings with adoptive parents, assisting in placement and/or return of infants, referral to community support services. The Senior Manager will conduct outreach, education, training at hospitals and agencies that serve expectant parents. Work closely with Program Director to implement department goals. This is an in-person position with annual salary range of $75,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience. II. Key Performance Indicators · Supervise the coordinator, Birth & Expectant Parent Services and any MSW interns as directed · Provide birth parent outreach, education and training to professionals at local hospitals, clinics and social services · Provide “options counseling” to pregnant and postpartum woman considering adoption for their newborns and young children · Visit clients in the hospital and at home, as needed · Represent the agency at hospital and discharge babies from hospitals to the agency’s interim care program · Determine client’s need for services and make referrals to resources outside of the agency · Gather bio-psycho-social background information, formulate assessments and write histories · Write case notes in client database and maintain up-to-date case records · Educate clients on best practices in adoption. Guide clients in planning, including making hospital plans, matching with adoptive families, reviewing legal documents and securing an optimal post surrender contact plan · Provide therapeutic counseling to individuals and families · Participate in placement and return of infants · Provide short term supportive and bereavement counseling to clients who have placed a child · Participate in answering birth parent inquiry calls to agency’s 24-hour, toll free birth parent telephone line · Actively participate in weekly supervision with direct Supervisor · Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor III. Education & Experience • MSW from an accredited school of social work, • A minimum of two years MSW experience, • NYS license to practice social work, • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, • Experience in adoption and/or pregnancy counselling preferred; must have at least one-year counselling V. Key Competencies · Strong organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines · Ability to multitask; strong execution skills; thorough follow through, and attention to detail · Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills · Ability to work in a collaborative environment with various departments, which supports both individual and cooperative work · Ability to work independently at satellite office locations

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