Associate General Counsel, Real Estate

Major NYC real estate owner developer is looking for an in-house Associate General Counsel, Real Estate to focus on office and retail leasing, contract review and support for commercial financing. This position will be reporting to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate retail leases and associated real estate documents across expanding commercial portfolio.


• Partner with internal business teams and landlords to align lease terms.


• Review and negotiate various real estate-related documents, including:


• Lease amendments and extensions


• SNDAs (Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements)


• Estoppel certificates


• Assignment, consent, termination, and other ancillary agreements


• Provide legal counsel on real estate-related issues, such as dispute resolution, landlord-tenant obligations, enforcement actions, and operational concerns.


• Collaborate with Real Estate Operations teams to ensure that legal terms align with business needs.


• Support the development and refinement of internal lease templates, negotiation playbooks, and process efficiencies.


• Track and manage the status of lease negotiations and approvals through appropriate internal systems and workflows.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.


• 3-5 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on retail leasing and commercial real estate transactions.


• In-house experience is a plus.


• Confident operating autonomously on real estate matters.


• Demonstrated experience managing a high volume of leasing transactions and legal documentation.


• Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business-oriented approach and sound judgment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.


• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

This position is on-site 5-days a week.

Salary commensurate with experience.