Associate Attorney

Overview

Denver based National Storage Affiliates (NYSE: NSA) is a leading self-storage REIT with over 1,000 properties spread across 37 states including Puerto Rico as of June 30, 2025. NSA is one of the largest owners and operators of self-storage properties in the U.S.

This position will involve direct interaction with personnel at all levels of the organization. This position will work on a wide variety of legal matters across corporate, litigation, real estate, and operational functions, providing support to all members of the legal team. The Company seeks to hire an energetic, multi-tasking professional who is passionate about the practice of law and can manage broad legal generalist functions.

Senior Counsel

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial and operational agreements, including vendor agreements, cell tower and billboard leases, confidentiality agreements, licenses and easements
• Assist with disputes and litigation including:
  • Performing initial analysis on claims, including researching state law
  • Assisting with and handling small claims matters
  • Assisting with discovery
  • Reviewing litigation pleadings
• Assist with advice and counsel regarding privacy laws, including:
  • Understanding the requirements of new privacy laws that come into effect
  • Establishing and reviewing, and collaborating cross-functionally on privacy compliance processes
• Provide legal support to operations team in connection with day-to-day matters, including lien law requirements
• Assist with real estate financing and acquisition transactions
• Assist with securities filings
• Other responsibilities as assigned from time to time

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, drafting and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Bachelor’s Degree and J.D. from an ABA accredited school and licensed to practice law in one or more states
• 2+ years of pertinent experience
• The ability to confidently and effectively interact with colleagues and adversaries and to translate difficult legal principles into practical business solutions
• Quick learner with a high degree of common sense and resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Highest levels of integrity, discretion and maturity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. This position may be required to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $135,000

Position is hybrid with 3 days in office.

Visa sponsorship is not currently available. Only permanent residents and US citizens will be considered.

NSA OP, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and promotional decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a covered veteran or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for the position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. All job descriptions are subject to change.

Job functions and/or responsibilities can be amended at any time at management’s discretion.