General Counsel

Lateral Link; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Flexible culture

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

Lateral Link is seeking a General Counsel for Commercial Real Estate based in Great Neck, New York. This stable, family-owned company offers a long-term in-house role with a low employee turnover and a collaborative culture.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of commercial real estate experience, handle tenant disputes, and work closely with executive leadership. Strong organizational and multitasking skills are necessary in this fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of commercial real estate experience required.
• Open to candidates from both law firm and in-house backgrounds.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases.
• Handle tenant defaults and leasing disputes.
• Advise on non-compete and other real estate matters.

Skills

Commercial real estate experience

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Business-minded legal approach

Ability to manage active matters

Job description

A long-established, family-owned company is seeking a General Counsel - Commercial Real Estate in Great Neck, New York. This is a rare opportunity to step into a stable, long-term in-house role with a company known for exceptional employee retention and a collaborative, family-oriented culture.

The company has been in business for over 45 years, and the current attorney is retiring after more than 20 years with the organization. Remarkably, this role has only been held by three or four attorneys throughout the company’s history.

Position Overview

This attorney will primarily focus on commercial leasing matters for the company’s real estate portfolio while also handling a variety of related real estate and operational matters as needed. The role works closely with ownership and executive leadership, including the company’s co-presidents.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases
• Handle tenant defaults and leasing disputes
• Review and negotiate brokerage agreements
• Advise on non-compete and other general real estate matters
• Manage a high volume of active matters simultaneously
• Work directly with ownership and internal business teams on day-to-day leasing and operational issues

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of commercial real estate experience
• Open to candidates from both law firm and in-house backgrounds i>
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to manage numerous active matters and shift priorities throughout the day
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal issues
• Full-time, in-office role based in Great Neck, NY
• Collaborative and hands-on environment with direct access to leadership
• Stable company with extremely low employee turnover
• Flexible and supportive culture for employees who consistently perform and deliver results