Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel

Law firm; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut-based law firm seeks an attorney with strong commercial real estate experience to handle a broad range of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development.

The role involves working directly with owners, developers, landlords, tenants, and investors to structure, negotiate, and close deals, with emphasis on practical, results-oriented legal guidance and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar and good standing.
• Experience practicing commercial real estate law, with exposure to transactional matters.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent buyers and sellers in commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, deeds, title documents, and closing instruments.
• Prepare and negotiate commercial lease agreements for various property types.
• Advise landlords, tenants, property owners, and investors on leasing and other real estate matters.
• Assist with commercial real estate financing transactions, including loan documentation, due diligence, and closing requirements.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning analysis, environmental considerations, and related property issues.
• Counsel clients on real estate development, ownership structures, and investment transactions.
• Coordinate with lenders, title companies, brokers, surveyors, environmental consultants, and other professionals to facilitate closings.
• Identify and resolve legal and business issues that arise throughout the transaction process.
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting deadlines.

Skills

J.D.

Connecticut Bar

Commercial real estate law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Connecticut-based law firm seeks an attorney with strong commercial real estate experience to handle a broad range of transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development.

The role involves working directly with owners, developers, landlords, tenants, and investors to structure, negotiate, and close deals, with emphasis on practical, results-oriented legal guidance and collaboration across teams.