- Salary
- $115k – $130k/yr
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Source
- Lever
Description
COMPANY SUMMARY
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observation Deck. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.5 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn.
The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal Administrative Assistant & Board Liaison will provide high-level administrative, operational, and governance support to the Legal Department, executive leadership, and ESRT’s Board of Directors. This role serves as the primary liaison between ESRT management and members of the Board of Directors and is responsible for coordinating board and committee meetings, managing board communications and logistics, supporting governance and compliance initiatives, and providing executive administrative support to the SVP, Chief Counsel, Real Estate and additional legal leadership.This position is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of board governance activities, executive operations, and legal department administration. The Legal Administrative Assistant & Board Liaison must demonstrate exceptional professionalism, discretion, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, service-oriented, highly responsive, and capable of building strong working relationships with board members, executives, employees, and external partners.
Skills
ExcelComplianceCustomer Service
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus with potential for equity Health/Dental/Vision insurance Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs 401(k) with 100% match up to 5% Paid parental leave Pre-tax transit accounts Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support