Commercial Real Estate/Leasing Attorney

About the role

Wiggin and Dana LLP seeks a senior associate or counsel to join their Real Estate practice in Boston, Connecticut, or New York.

Responsibilities

• Represent companies, developers, franchisees, investors, and other entities in sophisticated real estate matters, with a focus on commercial leasing, franchise and distribution, and general corporate real estate.
• Substantially experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Broadly experience in the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of commercial properties.
• Experience representing franchisees, including reviewing and negotiating agreements, renewals and transfers, as well as acquiring assets.
• General corporate tasks.

Requirements

• 5-10 years’ experience representing companies, developers, franchisees, investors, and other entities in sophisticated real estate matters, with a focus on commercial leasing, franchise and distribution, and general corporate real estate.
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Broad experience in the acquisition, disposition, development, and financing of commercial properties.
• Experience representing franchisees, including reviewing and negotiating agreements, renewals and transfers, as well as experience in the acquisition of assets.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Highly motivated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one state.
• Passing bar exam.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Experience with franchise and distribution agreements.
• Knowledge of commercial leasing and real estate transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Variety of benefits packages offered based on location.

Pay

Base salary compensation for this position will vary by office location, relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors. The target base pay range for this role is $185,000-$275,000.

Schedule

Full-time position.