Job Title: Associate General Counsel
Location: Onsite 4 days/week in Westchester County, New York, United States
Salary: $140,000-$170,000 + Bonus
Skills: Commercial Leasing, Bankruptcy, Default Management, Legal Compliance
About the Real Estate Company / The Opportunity:
Are you a talented junior attorney with a passion for real estate and some experience with commercial leasing? Our client, a leading real estate company, offers a collaborative environment where legal professionals partner closely with business teams on high-impact acquisitions, developments, and leasing across major urban markets. This role is based in Westchester County and provides an excellent opportunity to grow your leasing and operations expertise within a respected, growth-driven organization.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate retail and commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, and related agreements.
- Advise business teams on lease interpretation, tenant defaults, bankruptcy issues, and compliance matters.
- Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related activities, including filings, proofs of claim, motions, and proceedings affecting landlord rights.
- Collaborate with outside counsel on tenant bankruptcies, landlord/tenant disputes, and property-level litigation.
- Support transactional legal matters such as acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
- Provide practical legal guidance to ensure business objectives are met while maintaining compliance.
Must-Have Skills:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission.
- 2-7 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial leasing, bankruptcy, and default management.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and high professionalism.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience supporting acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures in real estate.
- Track record of working with seasoned, deal-oriented business and legal teams.
- Ability to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice.
- History of supporting public company activity and related legal matters.
