Assistant General Counsel
Position Summary
We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior-Level Attorney to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial real estate, with a working knowledge of leasing and property operations. Experience in retail real estate is a plus.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, letter agreements, SNDAs, and access agreements.
- Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues, tenant defaults, 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 operational matters.
- Support transactional legal matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Meaningful years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate; law firm training strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a complex transaction load and deliver results on tight timelines.
- Familiarity with the legal and business dynamics of commercial leasing, including open-air shopping centers and urban retail properties, is a significant plus.
- Experience with tenant bankruptcies or litigation is a significant plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
- A commercially minded lawyer who delivers practical, solutions-oriented advice to facilitate the efficient execution of well-structured deals, rather than focusing solely on identifying risk.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range for this role reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including skills, experience, and organizational needs. A reasonable current base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Acadia also provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and continuing legal education support.
About the Role
Direct engagement with Acadia’s senior leadership, asset management, and leasing teams from day one. A concentrated, high-quality portfolio in marquee urban markets and premier open-air shopping centers means you will work on sophisticated, complex deals.
Benefits
Westchester location near the Harrison train station with a company provided shuttle service makes for an easy commute.
Schedule
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and continuing legal education support.