Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Axiom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 104,500 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is looking for a Commercial Real Estate Attorney in the New York metropolitan area to advise corporate clients on real estate matters. The ideal candidate will have significant transactional experience and expertise in commercial real estate, including finance, leasing, and acquisitions. This full-time role provides competitive compensation of $104,500 to $325,000 annually, depending on experience. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovative legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of significant transactional experience, preferably in an in‑house environment.
• Complex commercial real estate experience including real estate finance, leasing, and acquisitions and sales.
• Experience working on leasing, purchases, and sales, REIT, residential, property management and LL/T disputes.

Responsibilities

• Working with and advising corporate clients regarding commercial real estate matters.
• Drafting and negotiating real estate finance documents.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Transactional experience

Commercial real estate

Real estate finance

Leasing experience

Ability to work independently

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Active bar license

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lawyer at Axiom

We are currently seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney in the New York metropolitan area to work with our F100 clients.

Responsibilities

• Working with and advising corporate clients directly regarding commercial real estate matters
• Drafting and negotiating real estate finance documents and supporting internal client teams
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of significant transactional experience, preferably in an in‑house environment
• Complex commercial real estate experience including real estate finance, leasing, and acquisitions and sales
• Experience working on leasing, purchases, and sales, REIT, residential, property management and LL/T disputes.
• Experience within the following industries would be ideal: Retail, restaurant/hospitality, industrial, and energy
• Experience with retail real estate and commercial is preferred
• Experience working independently and cross‑functionally and taking on complex projects
• Active bar license in good standing in the state in which you currently reside

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world‑class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top‑tier talent with cutting‑edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward‑thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi‑faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high‑caliber, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in‑class alternative legal services.

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