Job Title: Sr. Associate/Counsel
Department/Group: Real Estate
Reports to: Department Head
FLSA Type: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours plus; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Office Attendance: Hybrid; Mandatory 3 days in office per week inclusive of Monday; schedule and additional days in office as required by the firm, Department Head or based on client needs.
Years of Experience: 8-12 + years
Compensation: $200 - $315k depending on experience and potential portable business.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking to add a partner level Real Estate attorney to join our growing Real Estate group. The Non-Equity Partner must have extensive experience in lease negotiations in the office and retail space, and other commercial properties. This role will be located in our New York office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial lease agreements for office, retail, and other commercial properties
- Represent landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, ensuring favorable terms while mitigating legal and financial risks.
- Support acquisitions, sales, and financing transactions by reviewing existing leases and evaluating tenant-related risks.
- 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.
- 8-12 plus years of real estate practice experience, with a strong background in lease negotiations.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
- 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.
COMPETENCIES
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Project/Assignment Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
- Client Service – Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
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
$200 - $315k depending on experience and potential portable business.
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.
