Job Description

About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity for a Real Estate Attorney to join a growing, in-house team supporting a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. This role is heavily focused on drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial lease agreements, while also supporting acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer who can operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive transactions forward in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company
Our client is a privately held real estate owner/operator with a diverse portfolio of commercial assets. The firm works closely across acquisitions, asset management, and property management, offering a collaborative, deal-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Leasing & Transactional Drafting

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including retail and office leases, amendments, renewals, SNDAs, estoppels, and related agreements
• Produce clear, practical, landlord-favorable lease language
• Manage lease negotiations with counterparties

Acquisitions, Dispositions & Financings

• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and financings through document review and negotiation
• Coordinate due diligence and assist through closing
• Manage deal checklists, timelines, and closing deliverables
• Partner with asset management, acquisitions, and property management teams
• Interface with outside counsel, lenders, title companies, brokers, and counterparties

Legal Review

• Review and analyze third-party documents including leases, title reports, surveys, loan documents, and service agreements
• Identify legal and business risks and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously and ensure timely execution
• Provide regular updates on deal status and key issues

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in New York (or ability to waive in)
• 2–3+ years of commercial real estate experience (law firm or in-house)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly with commercial leases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple transactions

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to retail, mixed-use, or shopping center leasing
• Experience working directly with business teams in an owner/operator or developer environment
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives

Compensation:
Competitive base salary + benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO)