Location: New York,NY, USA
Job description
About Peerpoint
Peerpoint by A&O Shearman is a global legal consulting platform for legal professionals who are seeking a self-directed legal career via a non-traditional route. Working with Peerpoint means having the backing of A&O Shearman and, with it, access to the highest quality work, clients, resources and support.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced real estate title specialist to support both the A&O Shearman practice on deals within the Real Estate and Energy/Infrastructure groups and Peerpoint clients (as needed).
The ideal candidate will have 4+years' experience specializing in review and negotiation of real estate title insurance commitments, surveys and related issues.
Successful applicants will:
* have 4+ experience at a law firm ranked as top tier;
* have paralegal or other specialist legal support experience in real estate transactions, with an emphasis on title and survey expertise;
* have a commitment to building a career through interim assignments and be motivated to operate at a high level while working in this way;
* have a consultant mindset, including a flexible and adaptable outlook and approach;
* have proven project management skills;
* have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface at all levels and build strong relationships internally and externally;
* be resilient, autonomous and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen, client service ethic and commitment.
Why Work with Peerpoint?
* Gain more career control and choice. As a Peerpoint legal professional, you are empowered to have more autonomy and control over your future with the flexibility to determine your own path: one that aligns with your career ambitions and lifestyle aspirations. Access high-level work with leading clients. Peerpoint legal professionals may take on assignments with clients or with A&O Shearman.
* Benefit from the resources from an elite international law firm.
* Earn generous compensation; including benefits such healthcare, access to A&O Shearman's resources and training opportunities, and reimbursement of professional fees.
* Receive objective and individualized career advice and support.
We only invite legal professionals to join our panel when we feel confident that there will be a sufficient volume of suitable roles for their area of expertise and level of experience. We cannot guarantee work but we are every bit as invested in moving your career forward as you are.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $70 to $100 per hour. Peerpoint legal professionals are typically paid an hourly or day rate. The actual rate offered will depend on the overall qualifications of the individual applicant, the details of the assignment, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Peerpoint attorneys also get access to additional benefits, including a healthcare plan, legal resources and trainings programs, mental wellbeing programs, and reimbursement of professional fees. More specific salary information is available upon request.
Please note that, due to nature of the relationship between Peerpoint and our Peerpoint legal professionals, we are not able to sponsor visas.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide individual feedback at the application stage.