What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Leasing Counsel position at Direct Counsel?
Position: Leasing Counsel
Location: Flexible (based in Boston, Hartford, Houston, New York, Washington DC, or Orange County)
Working Arrangement: Remote/Flexible
Department: Corporate & Capital Markets
Location: Flexible (based in Boston, Hartford, Houston, New York, Washington DC, or Orange County)
Working Arrangement: Remote/Flexible
Department: Corporate & Capital Markets
Direct Counsel has partnered with a dynamic and global firm who is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join their esteemed Real Estate group as a Leasing Counsel. The firm’s Real Estate group is recognized as a prominent entity in retail leasing, adeptly representing numerous national and global retailers as well as landlords in transactions across the United States. This role presents a unique opportunity to advance your career within a collaborative, innovative team while working on significant retail leasing matters that shape the commercial real estate landscape.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and draft retail lease agreements, ensuring favorable terms for clients.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives and tailor lease agreements accordingly.
- Provide legal counsel on a variety of real estate matters, including lease interpretations and dispute resolutions.
- Engage in transactional real estate work and contribute to broader real estate projects as needed.
- Maintain a strong awareness of market trends and legal developments impacting retail leasing.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Barred in the state of the office they are submitting their application.
- At least 10 years of legal experience, along with 5-10 years of substantial experience in negotiating retail leases
- In-house retail leasing experience is a plus.
- Experience in other asset classes (office, lab, industrial) and in transactional real estate work is beneficial.
- Outstanding academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comparable law firm experience preferred
Client Profile: Our Real Estate group works with a diverse clientele, including major national and global retailers and landlords, providing them with expert legal guidance in retail leasing transactions.
Compensation: Salary is estimated at $160 per hour, contingent upon experience level and location, with an expectation of approximately.
The location of this position is flexible and can be based in: Boston, Hartford, Houston, New York, Washington DC, or Orange County and will be paid hourly. Remote work and flexible arrangements (including part time) may also be available for the right candidate.
Salary : $160
