Real Estate Attorney; Hybrid Seattle

Latitude is partnering with a well-established retail company with a significant, multi-state real estate portfolio to engage a Real Estate Attorney to support its growing retail footprint. This engagement is structured as part-time initially, with the potential of scaling to full-time and converting to a permanent role, based on business needs and mutual fit.

The company maintains a substantial national retail portfolio and is actively engaged in high-volume store leasing, portfolio optimization, relocations, remodels, and strategic site development. We are seeking a practical, deal-oriented real estate attorney to support day-to-day leasing activity, negotiate retail leases and amendments, and partner closely with internal real estate and business teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in commercial real estate leasing, with retail leasing experience strongly preferred, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, business-driven environment. This role requires an attorney who can balance legal rigor with commercial judgment and provide clear, actionable guidance to support leasing velocity and portfolio performance.

Experience with construction-related matters is a plus.

This role requires work on-site at the client's Seattle office 2-3 days a week. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking a flexible entry point into an in-house role with a retail organization, with a clear path to expanded responsibility and long-term placement.



Key Responsibilities

• Partner with and support the in-house real estate attorney and leasing teams by assisting with day-to-day legal guidance on lease negotiations, portfolio management, and risk mitigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of retail and commercial leasing documents, including:
• Letters of intent (LOIs)
• Leases and related exhibits
• Amendments, assignments, terminations, and licenses
• SNDAs, estoppels, and other transaction-related documentation
• Lead and support lease negotiations with tenants, brokers, vendors, and opposing counsel, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to drive timely execution.
• Draft and negotiate amendments to CCRs, easements, and other recorded property documents impacting retail and commercial leasing operations.
• Help to review, modernize, and standardize lease templates and playbooks to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Support leasing operations by preparing and reviewing lease abstracts, tracking key dates, and maintaining accurate lease documentation as requested.
• Support retail acquisitions by reviewing in-place leases, preparing legal abstracts, and drafting deal memoranda identifying key leasing risks and considerations.

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active U.S. bar admission.
• 5–10+ years of experience practicing commercial real estate law, with key experience in retail leasing.
• Broad transactional experience supporting retail organizations across site acquisitions, store leasing, financing-related matters, and ongoing property and facilities management.
• Working knowledge of construction-related issues affecting leasing and asset operations is a plus.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and structure complex lease provisions.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with in-house counsel, business teams, and senior leadership.

• Type of role:
  Engagement (Temp to Perm)
• Schedule:
  
  Part-Time (potential scaling to full-time as business needs require)
• Location:
  
  Hybrid – must be able to work in the client’s Seattle office 2-3 days per week