Senior Real Estate Counsel - Retail Leader

Larson Maddox; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate to lead sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and provide strategic legal guidance across a burgeoning national portfolio. The role partners with development, construction, and operations teams to align legal risk with business goals in a fast-paced environment.

The position sits in the greater Boston area with a hybrid schedule (three days in the office) and requires substantial experience in leasing, acquisitions, and

Qualifications

• J.D. and strong academic credentials.
• Approximately 8+ years of experience advising on complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Significant experience handling retail, multi-location, or high-volume real estate portfolios.
• Deep understanding of commercial leasing, acquisitions, development projects, and related transactional documentation.
• Experience negotiating directly with sophisticated landlords, developers, property owners, and external counterparties.
• Familiarity with easements, mixed-use developments, environmental considerations, distressed property issues, assignments, and other complex real estate structures.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach across a broad range of issues.
• Exposure to construction-related agreements or development projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and documentation for a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and asset management matters.
• Partner with internal business teams on issues arising throughout the lifecycle of real estate assets.
• Advise stakeholders on landlord-tenant matters, property-related disputes, operational challenges, construction concerns, and contract interpretation.
• Review title, survey, environmental, and due diligence materials to identify and mitigate risks.
• Support real estate development strategy by collaborating with external advisors and local counsel.
• Assist in managing disputes and litigation involving real estate assets and commercial property matters.
• Contribute to development of legal templates, processes, and best practices across real estate.
• Provide legal support on zoning, permitting, land use, and related regulatory considerations.

Skills

Negotiation

Due diligence

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract drafting

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

A highly recognized consumer business with a significant national footprint is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate to join its legal team. This attorney will serve as a key partner to the company's real estate, development, construction, and operations stakeholders, supporting a broad portfolio of locations across the U.S. The role offers the opportunity to lead sophisticated real estate transactions, advise on strategic growth initiatives, and work closely with business leaders on matters that directly impact the company's continued expansion.

This position is based in the greater Boston area with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and documentation for a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and asset management matters.
• Partner with internal business teams on issues arising throughout the lifecycle of real estate assets, from site selection and development through ongoing operations.
• Advise stakeholders on landlord-tenant matters, property-related disputes, operational challenges, construction concerns, and contract interpretation.
• Review and assess title, survey, environmental, and due diligence materials to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Support the company's real estate development strategy by collaborating with external advisors, consultants, and local counsel on property-related initiatives.
• Assist in managing disputes and litigation involving real estate assets and commercial property matters.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of legal templates, processes, and best practices across the real estate function.
• Provide legal support on zoning, permitting, land use, and related regulatory considerations impacting new and existing locations.

Qualifications

• J.D. and strong academic credentials.
• Approximately 8+ years of experience advising on complex commercial real estate transactions, gained in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
• Significant experience handling retail, multi-location, or high-volume real estate portfolios.
• Deep understanding of commercial leasing, acquisitions, development projects, and related transactional documentation.
• Experience negotiating directly with sophisticated landlords, developers, property owners, and external counterparties.
• Familiarity with matters such as easements, mixed-use developments, environmental considerations, distressed property issues, assignments, and other complex real estate structures.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and willingness to work across a broad range of legal and business issues.
• Exposure to construction-related agreements or development projects is a plus.