VP, Assistant General Counsel - Vertically Integrated Real Estate Investment Firm

Overview

A rapidly growing, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm with a premier portfolio of retail, multifamily, and mixed-use assets is seeking a VP, Assistant General Counsel – Retail Leasing to join its in-house legal team. This role will serve as a key legal partner to leasing, asset management, and operations teams, supporting a high-volume and sophisticated retail platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for a business-minded real estate attorney who enjoys working closely with deal teams and advising on complex leasing matters within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial retail leases, amendments, renewals, SNDAs, and related documentation
• Provide day-to-day legal support to leasing, asset management, development, and property operations teams
• Advise on lease interpretation, compliance, disputes, defaults, and risk mitigation strategies
• Partner with internal stakeholders to structure lease transactions and resolve business issues
• Support portfolio management initiatives across a diverse national retail platform
• Coordinate with outside counsel on leasing disputes or specialized matters as needed
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices as the platform continues to grow

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• 7+ years of experience focused on commercial real estate leasing, with retail experience strongly preferred
• Law firm or in-house experience supporting institutional real estate owners, developers, or operators
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

For additional information contact:

Peter French

VP & Executive Recruiter, Legal Practice Lead

(443) 691-1494

pfrench@rogangroup.com