Real Estate Attorney

Real Estate Attorney (In-House)Location: Great Neck, NY (On-Site, 5 Days/Week)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentExperience: 2–3+ YearsCompensation: $100,000-$120,000 We are an in-house legal team at a commercial real estate owner/operator seeking a Real Estate Attorney to support a high-volume transactional practice. This role is heavily focused on drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial lease agreements and related deal documents.The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer with hands-on commercial real estate experience who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercise sound judgment, and drive transactions forward in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities:Leasing & Transactional DraftingDraft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents, including retail and office leases, amendments, renewals, SNDAs, estoppels, and related agreementsProduce clear, practical, and landlord-favorable lease language and manage negotiations with counterpartiesAcquisitions, Dispositions & FinancingsSupport acquisitions, dispositions, and financings by reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, coordinating diligence, and assisting through closingManage deal checklists, timelines, and closing deliverables in coordination with internal and external stakeholdersLegal Review & Issue SpottingReview and analyze third-party documents, including leases, title reports, surveys, loan documents, and service agreementsIdentify legal and business risks and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance to internal teamsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with asset management, acquisitions, and property management teams to support ongoing portfolio needsInterface directly with outside counsel, lenders, title companies, brokers, and counterpartiesMatter OwnershipIndependently manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deals progress efficientlyProvide regular updates on deal status and key issuesQualifications:J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York (or ability to waive in)2–3+ years of experience in commercial real estate law (law firm or in-house)Strong drafting and negotiation experience, particularly with commercial leasesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Experience:Exposure to retail, mixed-use, or shopping center leasingExperience working directly with business teams in an owner/operator or developer environmentAbility to balance legal risk with practical business objectivesCompensation & Benefits:Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off (PTO)