Commercial Leasing Attorney
The Moinian Group, new york, ny, United States
Major NYC real estate owner developer is looking for an in-house Commercial Leasing Attorney 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)
- 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.
- 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.