Associate General Counsel, Real Estate

The Moinian Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moinian Group in New York is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Real Estate to focus on office and retail leasing, contract review and financing support. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will draft, review, and negotiate leases and related documents for a growing portfolio.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., active bar membership, 5–7 years of retail leasing and commercial real estate experience, with in-house experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar membership.
• 5–7 years of legal experience focusing on retail leasing and commercial real estate.
• In-house experience is a plus; ability to work autonomously on real estate matters.
• Strong negotiation, business-oriented judgment, and exceptional communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate retail leases and related real estate documents.
• Partner with internal teams and landlords to align lease terms.
• Review and negotiate NDAs, amendments, assignments, and related agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on disputes, landlord-tenant obligations, and enforcement actions.
• Collaborate with Real Estate Operations to align terms with business needs.
• Support development of internal lease templates and negotiation playbooks.
• Track lease negotiations and approvals through internal systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial real estate

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

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)
• 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.