Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Hybrid - Port Chester, New York, United States (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Salary: $170,000-$200,000
Skills: JD, 3+ years of experience practicing law in commercial real estate at a law firm or in-house
Overview:
A publicly traded, growth-oriented real estate company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its collaborative in-house legal team. This is a high-visibility role supporting a premier portfolio of retail and mixed-use assets across major U.S. markets.
This position is ideal for a commercially minded real estate attorney who enjoys working closely with business teams and wants to build deep expertise in leasing and property operations within a sophisticated, fast-moving platform.
Why this opportunity stands out:
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
- Highly regarded portfolio with complex, high-value leasing work
- Tight-knit legal team offering broad responsibility and autonomy
- Strong culture of partnership between legal and business functions
- Stable, well-capitalized platform with steady deal flow
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, and access agreements.
- Advise internal teams on lease interpretation, tenant defaults, and compliance with use restrictions and co-tenancy provisions.
- Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related legal matters impacting landlord rights, including review of filings and related motions.
- Collaborate with outside counsel on diverse operational and transactional issues.
- Support a wide range of transactional legal matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
- Independently manage a high-volume transaction load, ensuring deadlines are met and results are delivered efficiently.
- Develop cross-functional expertise across leasing, operations, and acquisition diligence within a highly collaborative legal environment.
Must-Have Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) and current bar admission.
- 3+ years of experience practicing law in commercial real estate at a law firm or in-house
Preferred:
- Experience with retail or shopping center leasing
- Familiarity with co-tenancy, use restrictions, and operating covenants
- Exposure to tenant bankruptcies or landlord-side issues