Attorney - Commercial Leasing and Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Salary: $

We have partnered with a well-established privately held commercial real estate development company in the Buffalo, NY area to provide them with an Attorney – Commercial Leasing & Real Estate. They are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney to support a high-volume legal practice focused on commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and complex real estate transactions across multiple states. This is a remote position for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and has extensive experience supporting regional

• J.D. required, in addition to 7+ years practicing law.
• High volume experience commercial real estate leasing is required.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial retail leases.
• Experience supporting regional and national commercial real estate portfolios.
• Experience handling purchase and sale agreements.
• Experience managing commercial acquisitions and dispositions.
• Experience conducting due diligence through closing.

• Communicate with leasing agents regarding lease documents and deals made with tenants or proposed tenants. Assist leasing agents with prospective tenant proposals, including LOI’s and check restrictions. Meet with leasing agents to review lease terms and status.
• Present proposed and existing lease deals, lease modifications and completed leases, and react/respond to changes as requested.
• Negotiate leases, lease amendments, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys, and brokers. Draft and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing tenants. Collect information and exhibits from other departments for final lease review. Provide information and directions to administrative staff in implementing lease terms (i.e., providing dates necessary for lease commencement) Answer questions regarding leases.
• Assist in preparing purchase and sale contracts. Work on due diligence requirements in preparing for closings.
• Negotiate ancillary lease forms, such as waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, termination agreements, rental agreements, etc.
• Maintain awareness of lease terms, obligations and responsibilities required in each lease (such as meeting penalty and dead dates), and exclusives and restrictions to avoid violations of existing leases.
• Prepare post lease execution documents such as waivers, SNDA’s and TI allowance.
• Aid departments regarding insurance claims, lease claims and tenant disputes regarding lease terms and collections.
• Assist in managing all aspects of eminent domain matters. Assist with all aspects of complying with and applying for government incentives (i.e., Industrial Development Agency benefits).
• Ensure completion of weekly lease listing.

• J.D. required, in addition to 7+ years practicing law.
• High volume national and regional knowledge of commercial real estate leasing is required.
• Experienced in contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal a necessity; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
  Proven ability to multitask, managing multiple real estate files in an effective and efficient manner.

• REMOTE
• No sponsor ships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

About Relevante, Inc. – the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an Outplacement Services and Direct Hire recruiting firm. We help our clients provide a soft landing for existing employees, consistent with their statement of values. We also help leading companies find the best talent for their mission critical positions. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for in the US. Relevante has been consistently identified as one of the most innovative Outplacement Services and Recruiting firms.