Transactional Attorney/Associate (Hospitality)

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

401K

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Premier hospitality firm in New York seeks a mid-to-senior level transactional attorney to build and lead a Hotel Practice Group. You will work closely with a former hotel CEO/GC, establishing infrastructure, precedent forms, and business development initiatives while advising boutique hotel, lifestyle hospitality, and restaurant clients.

The role includes drafting HMAs/TSAs, LOIs, and PSAs, with direct access to owners and operators, in a hybrid work environment with top resources and growth

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in NY.
• 5+ years of hotel transactional experience with real estate or corporate transactional background.
• Strong understanding of hospitality agreements and deal structures.
• Superior drafting skills for complex agreements.
• Excellent multitasking and project management in deadline-driven environments.
• House skills with in-house counsel experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate HMAs, TSAs, and Design Development Agreements.
• Negotiate LOIs, term sheets, SNDAs, license, restaurant operating, and contractor agreements.
• Handle hotel acquisition/disposition deals including PSAs and DD.
• Draft and negotiate joint venture and partnership agreements.
• Support Real Estate Group on hospitality leasing and transactions.
• Provide business-friendly legal counsel and risk assessments to clients.

Skills

Hotel transactional experience

Real estate/ corporate transactional

Drafting skills

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Clio

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Clio

Job description

Transactional Attorney/Associate (Hospitality)

$170000 - $200000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Premier, full-service hospitality firm seeks a Corporate/Transactional Attorney to join their Hotel Group!

A bit about us:

Premier law firm for the hospitality industry -- takes pride in being the best at what they do for the city and its vibrant life! Real estate, employment, franchising, licensing, and more.

The firm represents first time entrepreneurs, multi-unit operators, hotel F& B management groups, general managers, chefs, developers and all other industry folks.

Why join us?

• Great benefits, 401K, and focus on culture and true work-life balance!
• Flexible work-from-home / HYBRID schedule
• Fantastic Attorneys to collaborate with and top support staff and resources
• Expanding boutiquey firm with top resources, longevity and great connections/networking opportunities
• Collaborative culture and friendly, progressive environment

Job Details

Seeking a talented mid-to-senior level transactional attorney to join the newly established Hotel Practice Group. The group is led by a seasoned hospitality executive and former Chief Executive Officer / General Counsel with 25+ years of hotel business and legal leadership, including an extensive track record of guiding iconic, cult-favorite boutique hotel brands, luxury properties, and premier restaurant concepts.

This unique role offers a high-performing attorney the chance to serve as the Practice Group Leader’s "right hand" in building and expanding the practice from the ground up, supporting a growing roster of boutique hotel, lifestyle hospitality, and restaurant clients.

What the Role Offers:

• Direct Leadership Training: Work side-by-side with a former hotel C-suite executive on every matter, gaining business insights behind the legal documentation alongside direct client exposure and continuous feedback.
• Ground-Floor Practice Building: Help establish practice group infrastructure, precedent forms, articles, presentations, and long-term business development initiatives.
• High-Level Exposure: Gain direct access to the owners, operators, developers, and brands shaping the lifestyle and boutique hospitality sector.
• Hospitality Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), Technical Services Agreements (TSAs), and Design Development Agreements.
• Operational & Ancillary Contracts: Negotiate letters of intent (LOIs), term sheets, SNDAs, license agreements, restaurant operating agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Handle buy-side and sell-side hotel transactions, including LOIs, purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), due diligence, title/survey reviews, and closings.
• Joint Ventures & Capital Structures: Draft and negotiate joint venture and partnership agreements (including GP/LP and sliver equity structures) tailored for developers and sponsors.
• Real Estate Support: Assist the firm's broader Real Estate Group on hospitality leasing, purchase, and sale matters as needed.
• Client Counseling: Communicate directly with clients to provide clear, business-friendly legal advice and practical risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hospitality Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs), Technical Services Agreements (TSAs), and Design Development Agreements.
• Operational & Ancillary Contracts: Negotiate letters of intent (LOIs), term sheets, SNDAs, license agreements, restaurant operating agreements, and independent contractor agreements.
• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Handle buy-side and sell-side hotel transactions, including LOIs, purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), due diligence, title/survey reviews, and closings.
• Joint Ventures & Capital Structures: Draft and negotiate joint venture and partnership agreements (including GP/LP and sliver equity structures) tailored for developers and sponsors.
• Real Estate Support: Assist the firm's broader Real Estate Group on hospitality leasing, purchase, and sale matters as needed.
• Client Counseling: Communicate directly with clients to provide clear, business-friendly legal advice and practical risk assessments.

Qualifications & Core Requirements:

• Admitted to practice law in the State of New York (and based in or near the NY area).
• Please have 5+ years of dedicated hotel transactional experience backed by strong foundational real estate or corporate transactional experience.
• Deep understanding of market standards for hospitality agreements, business terms, and deal structures (in-house counsel experience is a plus, though not required).
• Superior drafting skills with the ability to convey complex legal details
• Exceptional project management and multitasking abilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Resourceful, reliable, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a strong ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, and legal management/timekeeping platforms (e.g., Clio).
• Industry Passion: A genuine passion for hotels, dining, and the broader hospitality industry.