Commercial Real Estate Attorney – Transactions

Pay: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take Your Career In-House: Move beyond traditional law firm practice and play an important role in a growing commercial real estate organization.
• High-Impact Transactions: Work on meaningful acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and financing transactions.
• Real Ownership: Take deals from negotiation through closing while working directly with business leaders.
• Diverse Real Estate Portfolio: Gain exposure to retail, shopping centers, office buildings, and other commercial properties.
• Professional Growth: Build valuable in-house experience with an established company that continues to expand.

Location

Great Neck, NY — On-site. Join our collaborative legal team in a professional office environment with convenient access to Long Island and New York City.

Compensation: $160,000 to $210,000 annually, based on experience.

Note

Candidates must have 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional law experience and an active New York State Bar license. Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements is essential.

About Us

We are an established, privately held commercial real estate investment and management company with a diverse portfolio of properties across the country. Our team is passionate about identifying opportunities, executing successful transactions, and supporting long-term growth.

We offer an environment where talented professionals can take ownership, collaborate with leadership, and make a meaningful impact.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and other real estate contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence, reviewing title reports, surveys, property documents, and potential transaction risks.
• Support commercial real estate financing and refinancing transactions.
• Coordinate closings with buyers, sellers, lenders, brokers, and outside counsel.
• Negotiate lease amendments, renewals, assignments, and other commercial leasing agreements.
• Partner with internal teams and leadership to provide practical legal guidance that supports business goals.

Qualifications

• JD degree and active New York State Bar license.
• 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional law experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate contracts.
• Knowledge of commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, or closings.
• Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions independently.
• Experience with retail properties, shopping centers, or large commercial portfolios preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful Responsibility: Your expertise will directly contribute to major real estate transactions.
• Collaborative Team: Work closely with experienced professionals and business decision-makers.
• Career Advancement: Expand your legal expertise in an established, growth-oriented organization.
• Variety & Impact: Enjoy challenging work across different property types and transaction structures.

Ready to take your commercial real estate legal career to the next level? Apply today and grow with us!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance