In-House Counsel

Genuine Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Genuine Search Group client, a top real estate investment firm in New York City, seeks a Leasing Counsel to join their team and draft and negotiate commercial retail and office leases.

The role offers a generous compensation package with fully paid medical benefits and strong work-life balance. Responsibilities include LOI reviews, lease negotiations, and coordinating with asset management and accounting teams to ensure lease compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience providing legal services in commercial leasing.

Responsibilities

• Assist leasing department with reviewing and negotiating LOIs.
• Review leases for potential acquisitions and estoppel coordination.
• Negotiate rent relief agreements and oversee litigation counsel.
• Advise accounting and asset management teams on lease interpretation questions.
• Provide legal guidance to avoid disputes involving tenant leases and defaults.
• Review loan documents and development agreements as they relate to leasing.
• Guide paralegals and coordinators to process documentation.

Skills

Commercial leasing

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Our client is a top real estate investment firm that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of over 100 properties across 10 states. They are currently seeking a Leasing Counsel to join their team in NYC, and be involved with the drafting and negotiating of commercial retail and office leases.

This firm has an excellent reputation in the industry, and is offering a generous compensation package, including fully paid medical benefits and an excellent work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the leasing department with reviewing and negotiating LOIs
• Reviewing leases for potential acquisitions and estoppel coordination
• Negotiating rent relief agreements and overseeing litigation counsel
• Advising accounting and asset management teams on lease interpretation questions
• Providing legal advice in avoidance of legal disputes involving tenant leases, tenant defaults and other legal matters
• Review loan documents and development agreements as they relate to leasing
• Provide guidance to paralegals and coordinators to process documentation

Qualifications:

• 4+ years experience providing legal services in commercial leasing
• JD from accredited law school
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in New York