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