RE NEP/Counsel/Sr. Associate at Ellenoff Grossman and Schole LLP

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

315000.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Leasing, Retail Leasing, Office Leasing, Acquisitions, Financing, Lease Negotiation, Legal Drafting, Strategic Legal Guidance, Advocacy, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Job Title: Sr. Associate/Counsel/Non-Equity Partner | Real Estate Department/Group: Real Estate Reports to: Department Head FLSA Type: Exempt Hours: 40 hours plus; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Office Attendance: Hybrid; Mandatory 3 days in office per week inclusive of Monday; schedule and additional days in office as required by the firm, Department Head or based on client needs. Years of Experience: 8-20 years Compensation: $260,000 to $315,000 JOB SUMMARY We are seeking to add a senior level Real Estate attorney to join our Real Estate group. The attorney must have extensive experience in commercial leasing in the retail and office sector and have some basic skills in acquisition and financing work. This role will be located in our New York office. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize commercial lease agreements for retail, office and other commercial properties · Represent landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating legal and financial risks. Our practice is generally more focused on landlord-side representation. · Support acquisitions, sales, and financing transactions. · Provide strategic legal guidance to developers, property owners, and corporate tenants throughout all phases of commercial leasing. · Excellent writing, advocacy, strategic thinking and organization skills to serve as a trusted advisor to clients. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE · Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. · Licensed and in good standing to practice law in New York. · 8 plus years of real estate practice experience, with a strong background in lease negotiations. · Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills. · Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. · Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. · Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Described below are the physical demands required by an employee in order to perform essential functions of this job successfully. If needed, reasonable accommodations may be established to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. · Continually required to sit. · Occasionally required to stand. · Occasionally required to walk. · Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity. · Frequently required to talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT In performing the duties here in the employee is exposed to the below work environment conditions: · A fast-paced environment determined by projects to be completed. · Variances of noise and temperature. · Possible stress and mental fatigue due to the speed of the office tasks. · Continual periods where the employee is expected to sit for a long period of time when necessary. · This position is a hybrid position based out of our New York office, with 3 days onsite (Monday is a mandatory onsite day). SALARY RANGE $260 - $315 depending on experience. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

The role involves drafting, negotiating, and finalizing commercial lease agreements for retail and office properties, primarily representing landlords. Additionally, the attorney will support acquisitions, sales, and financing transactions while providing strategic guidance to developers and owners.