Real Estate Attorney

About the role

Wiggin and Dana LLP is seeking an associate or counsel-level Attorney with 5-10 years of experience to join our growing Real Estate Practice in our New York, Connecticut, or Boston offices. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team whose mentorship will support your career goals.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, with a particular focus on retail, office, mixed-use, and other commercial leasing transactions.
• Advise clients on leasing matters involving retail locations, franchise operations, shopping centers, mixed-use developments, and other commercial properties.
• Work on other commercial real estate transactions as needed.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of 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 and broader 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 and general corporate tasks is highly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Bar admission to the applicable office location.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork, along with the ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Pay

Base 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. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.