Senior Real Estate Counsel & Deals Lead

Upward On; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Upward On in New York seeks an experienced General Counsel to lead its in-house legal function. This is the sole in-house role, reporting directly to ownership and senior leadership and guiding a broad range of commercial real estate matters.

The ideal candidate has seven-plus years of sophisticated CRE experience, with leasing and acquisitions expertise, and the practicality to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York in good standing.
• Seven+ years of commercial real estate legal experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions and due diligence.
• Familiar with development, regulatory and governmental matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house legal function as primary advisor to ownership and leadership.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leases and related agreements.
• Oversee real estate acquisitions, dispositions and due diligence.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on transactions and litigation.
• Advise on development and regulatory approvals with agencies.
• Establish organized legal processes and reporting across the portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Upward On in New York seeks an experienced General Counsel to lead its in-house legal function. This is the sole in-house role, reporting directly to ownership and senior leadership and guiding a broad range of commercial real estate matters.

The ideal candidate has seven-plus years of sophisticated CRE experience, with leasing and acquisitions expertise, and the practicality to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.