Real Estate Counsel: Leases & Negotiations

Default Brand; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Benderson Development is a major U.S. real estate company seeking a seasoned attorney to manage complex commercial leases, negotiations, and related contracts. The role requires strong drafting skills and experience handling leases, amendments, and eminent domain considerations.

The attorney will coordinate with leasing agents, review LOIs, and assist with due diligence for closings, ensuring compliance with all terms and regulatory requirements. Location: Sarasota, FL.

Qualifications

• JD required with admission to the bar.
• 5+ years practicing law.
• Specific knowledge of commercial real estate leasing is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with leasing agents regarding lease documents and deals with tenants or proposed tenants.
• Present proposed and existing lease deals, lease modifications and completed leases.
• Negotiate leases, amendments, waivers, estoppels and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys and brokers.
• Draft and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing tenants.
• Assist in preparing purchase and sale contracts; perform due diligence for closings.

Skills

Legal negotiation

Commercial real estate

Contract drafting

Microsoft Office

Education

J.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benderson Development is a major U.S. real estate company seeking a seasoned attorney to manage complex commercial leases, negotiations, and related contracts. The role requires strong drafting skills and experience handling leases, amendments, and eminent domain considerations.

The attorney will coordinate with leasing agents, review LOIs, and assist with due diligence for closings, ensuring compliance with all terms and regulatory requirements. Location: Sarasota, FL.