Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney (ID# 5178)

On Call Counsel; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

On Call Counsel seeks a seasoned practitioner to join its transactional real estate team. The role handles sophisticated commercial property files from inception to closing for middle-market, entrepreneurial, and institutional entities.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of dedicated experience in commercial real estate, is JD-educated and admitted to the Connecticut Bar, and can lead complex negotiations in acquisitions, financing, and leasing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of dedicated experience in commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial property acquisitions, dispositions, and development agreements.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in sophisticated commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, and commercial loan originations.
• Draft and negotiate high-value retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use commercial leases for landlords and institutional tenants.
• Review title commitments and surveys; draft and resolve easements, covenants, and land-use restrictions.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned practitioner to join a thriving transactional real estate practice. This role involves managing sophisticated commercial property files from inception to closing for middle-market, entrepreneurial, and institutional entities.

Core responsibilities

• Commercial Transactions: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial property acquisitions, dispositions, and development agreements.
• Financing & Loans: Represent lenders and borrowers in sophisticated commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, and commercial loan originations.
• Commercial Leasing: Draft and negotiate high-value retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use commercial leases on behalf of landlords and institutional tenants.
• Easements & Land Use: Review complex title commitments and surveys; draft and resolve sophisticated easements, covenants, and land-use restrictions.

Position requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of dedicated experience specializing strictly in the field of commercial real estate. Must require zero practice-area training.
• Practice Focus: A proven track record handling commercial files. Candidates whose backgrounds are predominantly focused on residential real estate will not be considered.
• Licensure: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active, good-standing admission to the Connecticut State Bar.

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

EOE:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.