Real Estate Counsel

About the role

We are seeking an attorney to fill the Real Estate Counsel position for our Boston based team which focuses on providing real estate services to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The Real Estate Counsel drafts and negotiates leases, licenses, easements, deeds, development agreements, and other real estate documents. This position also ensures public procurement law compliance, coordinates closings, oversees the preparation of transaction summaries, assists staff with correspondence, performs legal research and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, easements, deeds, development agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Ensure public procurement law compliance.
• Coordinate closings.
• Oversee the preparation of transaction summaries.
• Assist staff with correspondence.
• Perform legal research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• 3+ years’ experience in commercial real estate, including leasing and conveyancing.
• Experience working with public entity clients is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts public procurement laws is preferred.

Qualifications

• Organized, detail‑oriented attorney.
• Excellent verbal, written, and intercommunication skills.
• Interest in commercial real estate and the public sector.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial real estate transaction documents.