Overview
SENIOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Jobs in Remote at NorthStar Legal
Job Overview
A national, multi-location organization is seeking an experienced commercial real estate attorney to join its in-house legal department. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who enjoys serving as a strategic business partner while managing a sophisticated real estate portfolio and supporting continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary legal counsel for a large commercial lease portfolio, providing practical legal advice and business-focused solutions.
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial leases, lease amendments, easements, estoppel certificates, non-disturbance agreements, and other real estate-related documents.
- Manage lease renewals, critical deadlines, landlord negotiations, and portfolio-related legal issues.
- Advise internal business leaders on matters involving lease interpretation, property rights, maintenance obligations, insurance, indemnification, and risk management.
- Support acquisitions, new site development, and other strategic real estate initiatives.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and effectively manage outside counsel on complex real estate matters.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to qualify as in-house counsel in Florida.
- 7+ years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Demonstrated experience managing or advising on a significant commercial lease portfolio.
- Strong experience negotiating sophisticated commercial leases and related real estate agreements.
- Retail, restaurant, or other multi-site commercial real estate experience is strongly preferred.
- Excellent judgment, negotiation, drafting, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working directly with business executives and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Opportunity?
- High-impact in-house legal role with meaningful responsibility from day one.
- Opportunity to partner directly with business leadership and influence strategic real estate decisions.
- Sophisticated commercial real estate practice supporting a national portfolio.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.
The environment will particularly appeal to attorneys who enjoy the pace and complexity of high-volume, multi-site commercial real estate operations.
Attorneys with a combination of strong technical real estate expertise and executive-level business presence are especially encouraged to apply.
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Bar license & in good standing; FL in-house eligible (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Title: SENIOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Company: NorthStar Legal
Location: Remote
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