Associate General Counsel

Overview

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

• 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.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5-7 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.

Salary commensurate with experience.