RE NEP/Counsel/Sr. Associate

JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                            

We are seeking to add a senior level Real Estate attorney to join our Real Estate group. The attorney must have extensive experience in commercial leasing in the retail and office sector and have some basic skills in acquisition and financing work. This role will be located in our New York office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                        

·         Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial lease agreements for retail, office and other commercial properties

·         Represent landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and  mitigating legal and financial risks. Our practice is generally more focused on landlord-side representation.

·         Support acquisitions, sales, and financing transactions.

·         Provide strategic legal guidance to developers, property owners, and corporate tenants throughout all phases of commercial leasing.

·         Excellent writing, advocacy, strategic thinking and organization skills to serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE                                                                                                 

·         Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

·         Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York.

·         8 plus years of real estate practice experience, with a strong background in lease negotiations.

·         Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.

·         Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

·         Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

·         Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS                                                                                                                        

Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·         Continually required to sit.

·         Occasionally required to stand.

·         Occasionally required to walk.

·         Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.

·         Frequently required to talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT                                                                                                                     

In performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions:

·         A fast-paced environment determined by projects to be completed.

·         Variances of noise and temperature.

·         Possible stress and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks.

·         Continual periods where the employee is expected to sit for a long period of time when necessary.

·         This position is a hybrid position based out of our New York office, with 3 days onsite (Monday is a mandatory onsite day).

SALARY RANGE                                                                                                                                 

$260 - $315 depending on experience.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.