Real Estate Counsel

A large, privately held US company with diversified operations spanning energy, real estate, finance, insurance, and retail. The organization owns and manages a substantial real estate portfolio, including commercial properties nationwide and residential properties concentrated in New York and Florida.

The company continues to expand, offering its legal team a wide variety of work across multiple business units.

This role sits within a collaborative in-house legal department led by the General Counsel, working alongside a team of experienced attorneys across real estate, corporate, and litigation matters.

This role is on-site 5 days a week with occasional flexibility to WFH.

The company is seeking a versatile Real Estate Associate to support its broad and growing real estate operations. The ideal candidate will have strong real estate transactional experience - especially leasing - and an interest in gaining experience in litigation and wider in‑house commercial work. Prior litigation experience is not required.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and residential leases and access agreements.
• Support ongoing operations of a multi‑state property portfolio.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on specialized real estate matters.
• Assist with due diligence, acquisitions, development projects, and compliance matters.
• Manage day‑to‑day litigation activities in coordination with external counsel.
• Draft initial legal filings and assist with discovery (training provided).
• Provide general commercial legal support across the company’s various business units.

• 3–5 years of legal experience, ideally gained in a reputable firm or in‑house environment.
• Strong background in commercial real estate, particularly leasing.
• Interest in broadening into litigation and general commercial in‑house matters.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, solutions‑oriented approach.