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Our client is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead legal efforts across its commercial real estate portfolio, with a focus on retail leasing. This role will take ownership of negotiating and structuring lease transactions and related agreements, while serving as a key advisor to internal stakeholders. The position offers a high level of autonomy along with meaningful collaboration across leasing, operations, and finance. In addition, this attorney will oversee the review and negotiation of commercial insurance programs to ensure appropriate risk protection.
Job Responsibility
Structure, draft, and negotiate retail leases and a wide range of related real estate agreements
Partner closely with Leasing and Construction & Operations teams on active deals and ongoing portfolio needs
Handle sophisticated, high impact, or time sensitive negotiations from start to finish
Assess legal and business risk while supporting practical, business oriented outcomes
Analyze existing agreements and advise on key rights, obligations, and critical deadlines
Work across multiple deal types, including subleases, ground leases, and build to suit arrangements
Collaborate with brokers, internal leadership, outside counsel, and finance to drive transactions forward efficiently
Contribute to the management and optimization of the broader real estate portfolio
Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders, including lease administration and executive teams
Refine and standardize lease templates and processes to improve consistency and speed
Review and negotiate commercial insurance coverage, policies, and related terms
Requirements
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Licensed in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain admission
5 to 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, ideally with retail leasing exposure
Strong background drafting and negotiating leases, amendments, subleases, and terminations
Experience reviewing and placing commercial insurance coverage for real estate assets
Familiarity with managing and responding to insurance claims in coordination with brokers and counsel
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong negotiation ability
Proven ability to build relationships and work cross functionally with business partners
Experience representing both landlords and tenants is a plus
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Self directed with sound judgment and the ability to balance legal considerations with business objectives
Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment with multiple concurrent workstreams
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all matters
Nice to have
Experience representing both landlords and tenants is a plus
What we offer
competitive compensation
benefits
free online training
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance