Associate General Counsel

Location: Westchester County, NY (free shuttle from local Metro North Station)Compensation: $140K-$175K base + bonusOur client, a publicly traded REIT is seeking an Associate General Counsel who will focus on leasing and assist with transactional matters. Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate retail and commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, letter agreements, SNDAs, and access agreements.Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues, tenant defaults, bankruptcy issues, and compliance with use restrictions and co-tenancy provisions.Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related matters, including review of filings, proofs of claim, assumption/rejection motions, and other proceedings affecting landlord rights.Collaborate with outside counsel on tenant bankruptcies, landlord/tenant disputes, and other property-level litigation.Support transactional legal matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission.Strong academic credentials.2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, manage multiple priorities, and provide practical business-oriented legal advice.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.#48296