Human Resources & Legal Assistant

About REBNY:

The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) is a not-for-profit trade association that works to protect, improve, and advance the business of real estate in New York City. REBNY has over 15K members and a staff of 50 people, led by an executive team that reports to REBNY’s Board of Governors, which is comprised of the leaders of the New York real estate industry.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources & Legal Assistant to support both the General Counsel and SVP of Human Resources. This dual role offers hands-on experience in HR operations and legal affairs, including recruitment, benefits, compliance, arbitration processes, and member support.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Support

Assist with arbitration and ethics complaint resolution, including scheduling hearings, preparing materials, and drafting determinations

Work with outside counsel and government affairs teams to ensure lobbying compliance with NYC and NYS regulations

Prepare agendas and briefing materials for internal committees, including the Board of Governors, Ethics and Arbitration Committees, and Residential Advisory Boards

Correspond with members and the public regarding the arbitration and complaint processes

HR Support

Assist with the recruitment process, including posting roles, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates

Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HR platforms

Help organize employee training and events

Answer membership calls and help resolve outstanding REBNY member issues

Provide general administrative assistance and respond to HR-related inquiries

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required

1–2 years of experience in HR, legal, or real estate-related fields preferred

Excellent writing, research, and communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with internal staff and external members

REBNY is committed to equal employment opportunity does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, alienage, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, protected activity, age, uniformed service, veterans status, unemployment status, domestic violence victim status, disability or any other category protected by applicable law.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis and in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. REBNY also provides reasonable accommodation, including qualified individuals with known disabilities, who are pregnant or who suffer from a medical condition due to pregnancy or childbirth, upon request or when made aware of such a need, subject to applicable law.