In-House Real Estate Attorney
17 days ago
Great Neck
Job Description In-House Real Estate Attorney Busy Real Estate firm seeking an In-House Real Estate Attorney to take e a lead role in managing and protecting our growing real estate portfolio. This position is ideal for a commercially minded attorney who is comfortable working independently across real estate transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, landlord-tenant matters, leasing, property operations, and general corporate matters. You will work closely with ownership and property management to minimize legal risk, facilitate transactions, protect company assets, and resolve property-level issues efficiently. Key Responsibilities Real Estate Transactions & Acquisitions • Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, deeds, financing documents, title and closing documents, and related transaction agreements., • Lead and manage legal due diligence for property acquisitions and dispositions., • Identify and address title, zoning, environmental, contractual, and other legal issues affecting transactions., • Coordinate with lenders, brokers, title companies, escrow agents, surveyors, consultants, and outside counsel to facilitate efficient closings., • Manage transactions from initial negotiations through execution and closing. Landlord-Tenant & Leasing • Advise on commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters across the portfolio., • Draft, review, negotiate, and administer leases, renewals, amendments, extensions, and termination agreements., • Prepare and oversee notices relating to defaults, lease violations, non-payment, cure periods, and terminations., • Manage eviction and holdover matters, including coordination with outside litigation counsel and representation in Housing Court where appropriate., • Provide practical legal guidance regarding tenant disputes, lease enforcement, and property-management issues., • Advise management on fair housing requirements, landlord-tenant regulations, municipal codes, and other applicable property laws. Corporate, Compliance & Risk Management • Maintain and advise on LLC structures, operating agreements, entity documentation, and corporate governance for real estate holding companies., • Serve as the primary internal legal resource for day-to-day property operations and business decisions., • Identify potential legal and operational risks and recommend practical, business-focused solutions., • Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized litigation or other legal expertise is required., • Develop and maintain processes, templates, and legal practices that improve efficiency and reduce risk across the portfolio. Qualifications & Requirements • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school., • Active license to practice law and membership in good standing in the applicable state bar [e.g., New York]., • 3–7+ years of substantive experience in real estate transactional law, landlord-tenant law, or a combination of both., • Demonstrated experience independently drafting, negotiating, and closing real estate transactions., • Strong working knowledge of leases, landlord-tenant law, eviction procedures, and property-management regulations., • Experience managing legal matters with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities., • Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills., • Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice., • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of matters from beginning to resolution.