Commercial Real Estate Sr Associate​/Counsel; Leasing Focus

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Associate or Counsel to join our expanding Real Estate practice. This position places a heavy emphasis on commercial retail leasing, particularly involving shopping centers and other retail properties.

As a key member of our Real Estate team, you will work on a variety of high-level commercial real estate matters, including:

• Commercial Leasing – Drafting and negotiating leases for retail spaces, shopping centers, and other commercial properties.
• Transactional Real Estate – Broader experience in acquisitions, dispositions, development, and financing of commercial properties.
• Franchise Agreements – Reviewing and negotiating franchise agreements, including renewals and transfers, and supporting franchise-related transactions.
• General Corporate Real Estate – Handling asset acquisitions, corporate structuring, and other real estate‑related corporate matters.

• Experience:
  
  5-10 years of relevant legal experience representing companies, developers, franchisees, investors, and other entities in complex real estate transactions.
• Expertise:
  Demonstrated ability to handle commercial retail leasing and real estate transactions with minimal supervision.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in drafting and negotiating commercial leases and other real estate documents.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Excellent academic credentials, strong communication abilities, and a proactive, client‑focused approach.
• Independence:
  Capability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously while being a collaborative team player.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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