Transactional Real Estate Associate

Fox Rothschild LLP; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in Morristown, NJ seeks a transactional Real Estate associate with 5–8 years of experience to handle retail and industrial matters, including ground leases and built-to-suit development. You will represent tenants and buyers in sophisticated transactions and work with a national retailer on complex deals.

The ideal candidate has strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across

Qualifications

• JD required; licensed to practice in the state where the office resides.
• 5–8 years of experience in transactional real estate.
• Experience with retail and industrial real estate transactions, including leasing, ground leases, and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate transactions for retail and industrial properties, including built-to-suit development projects, ground leases, and acquisitions.
• Negotiate and draft ground leases, development agreements, lease agreements, purchase contracts, and related documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful transaction outcomes.
• Provide advice and representation of tenants and buyers in leasing, ground lease, and acquisition transactions.
• Review title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports in connection with acquisitions and development projects.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Negotiation

Due diligence

Lease drafting

Tenant representation

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Morristown, NJ; New York, NY

Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in multiple offices for a highly skilled and experienced transactional Real Estate associate. The ideal candidate will have five to eight years of experience, a strong background in commercial leasing (including ground leases), built-to-suit development, and real estate acquisitions, with a focus on representing tenants and buyers in sophisticated retail and industrial transactions. This position offers direct client interaction with a major national retailer, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-volume transactions for a nationally recognized firm that values collaboration and your expertise. We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position at this time.

Qualifications:Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice in state where the office resides.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proven experience in retail and industrial real estate transactions, with a focus on leasing, ground leases, and acquisitions.
• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
• Experience in the retail and industrial sectors.
• Experience with ground lease structures, built-to-suit development agreements, and related transactional documentation.
• Ability to review and analyze title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials in connection with acquisitions and development projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic real estate team.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage real estate transactions for retail and industrial properties, including built-to-suit development projects, ground leases, and acquisitions.
• Negotiate and draft ground leases, development agreements, lease agreements, purchase contracts, and other related transactional documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including developers, engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful transaction outcomes.
• Provide advice and representation of tenants and buyers in leasing, ground lease, and acquisition transactions.
• Review and analyze title commitments, surveys, and environmental reports in connection with acquisitions and development projects.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
• The salary ranges for this position apply to the respective listed locations. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. Reasonable estimates of the current ranges for this position are:

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail] .