Real Estate Attorney - Senior Leasing Counsel (REMOTE)

Default Brand; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Default Brand is seeking a Full-Time Leasing Attorney for their Buffalo office. The role requires strong negotiation skills, specialized knowledge in commercial real estate leasing, and a J.D. with at least 5 years of legal experience.

As a key member of the team, you will manage lease negotiations, assist in preparing contracts, and ensure compliance with lease terms and obligations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $175,000 annually, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years practicing law required.
• Must be licensed in New York State to practice law.
• Specific knowledge of commercial real estate leasing is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with leasing agents regarding lease documents.
• Negotiate leases and amendments with tenants and attorneys.
• Prepare purchase and sale contracts and manage due diligence.
• Ensure completion of weekly lease listings.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

J.D.

Job description

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

• Communicate with leasing agents regarding lease documents and deals made with tenants or proposed tenants. Assist leasing agents with prospective tenant proposals, including LOI’s and check restrictions. Meet with leasing agents to review lease terms and status.
• Present proposed and existing lease deals, lease modifications and completed leases, and react/respond to changes as requested.
• Negotiate leases, lease amendments, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys, and brokers. Draft and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing tenants. Collect information and exhibits from other departments for final lease review. Provide information and direction to administrative staff in implementing lease terms (i.e., providing dates necessary for lease commencement) Answer questions regarding leases.
• Assist in preparing purchase and sale contracts. Work on due diligence requirements in preparing for closings.
• Negotiate ancillary lease forms, such as waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, termination agreements, rental agreements, etc.
• Maintain awareness of lease terms, obligations and responsibilities required in each lease (such as meeting penalty and dead dates), and exclusives and restrictions to avoid violations of existing leases.
• Prepare post lease execution documents such as waivers, SNDA’s and TI allowance.
• Aid departments regarding insurance claims, lease claims and tenant disputes regarding lease terms and collections.
• Assist in managing all aspects of eminent domain matters. Assist with all aspects of complying with and applying for government incentives (i.e., Industrial Development Agency benefits).
• Ensure completion of weekly lease listing.

Qualifications

• J.D. required, in addition to 5+ years practicing law.
• Must be licensed in New York State to practice law.
• Specific knowledge of commercial real estate leasing is required.
• Experienced in contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal a necessity; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Proven ability to multitask, managing multiple real estate files in an effective and efficient manner.

Pay Range: $130,000 - $175,000 Annually

Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate

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