Real Estate Leasing Counsel (5–10 yrs)

Wiggin and Dana LLP; Connecticut; On-site; USD 185,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account / Health SAV

Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick

Employee assistance program

Generous benefits

Job summary

Wiggin and Dana LLP is seeking an associate or counsel-level Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to join our growing Real Estate Practice in our New York, Connecticut, or Boston offices.

The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, with a focus on retail, office, mixed-use, and other commercial leasing transactions, and will advise clients on leasing matters involving retail locations and shopping centers.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience representing companies, developers, franchisees, investors, and other entities in sophisticated real estate matters, with a focus on commercial leasing, franchise and distribution, and general corporate real estate.
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and broader experience in the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of commercial properties.
• Experience representing franchisees, including reviewing and negotiating agreements, renewals and transfers, as well as experience in the acquisition of assets and general corporate tasks is highly preferred.
• Bar admission to the applicable office location.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, with a focus on retail, office, mixed-use, and other commercial leasing transactions.
• Advise clients on leasing matters involving retail locations, franchise operations, shopping centers, mixed-use developments, and other commercial properties.
• Work on other commercial real estate transactions as needed.

Skills

Real estate experience

Commercial leasing

Negotiation

Client advisory

Oral & written communication

Bar admission

Education

Bar admission to the applicable office location

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Wiggin and Dana LLP is seeking an associate or counsel-level Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to join our growing Real Estate Practice in our New York, Connecticut, or Boston offices.

The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, with a focus on retail, office, mixed-use, and other commercial leasing transactions, and will advise clients on leasing matters involving retail locations and shopping centers.