Associate Attorney - Commercial Leasing

The Associate Attorney – Commercial Leasing role is designed for attorneys who want true ownership over their matters, hands-on transactional experience, and direct client interaction. Our transactional associates manage deals from inception to closing, negotiate key contracts, and serve as trusted advisors to clients. This role is ideal for attorneys seeking a boutique environment where they can grow as strategic, client-focused lawyers while contributing meaningfully to a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm culture.

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases for landlord and tenant clients across office, retail, and industrial properties

• Represent parties at every stage of the leasing process, from reviewing and negotiating terms in a letter of intent through drafting and finalizing the lease

• Draft and negotiate ancillary lease documents, including guaranties, subordination and non-disturbance agreements (SNDAs), and estoppel certificates

• Advise landlord and tenant clients on build-out, alteration, and construction provisions tied to lease agreements, including AIA contract review where applicable

• Draft and negotiate access license agreements related to construction or alteration work affecting leased premises

• Advise clients on applicable local, state, and federal compliance issues affecting leased commercial space

• Support financing and refinancing transactions involving leased or income-producing commercial property

• Coordinate lease-related closings and transaction logistics, ensuring documentation and timing are handled accurately

• Advise clients on lease disputes, coordinating with litigation counsel as needed for issues that escalate beyond negotiation

Who We’re Looking For

Individuals who share our core values

• Tenacious - Grit & perseverance when the going gets tough

• Pushing Boundaries - Creative approach to problem-solving 

• Character Counts - Collaborative and collegial people, who take responsibility and maintain accountability & high emotional intelligence

• "Big Law" Approach - Intellectually curious, proactive, high standards

and also

• Bring relevant experience as a junior associate or associate attorney in a law firm, with specific experience supporting commercial real estate transactions.

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and appetite for learning, seeking a smaller, up-and-coming firm where they can have real impact and grow their skills.

• Value a high-caliber, collegial culture that is collaborative, responsive, and relationship-driven with colleagues and clients.

• Embrace technology (including legal tech and AI tools) and is eager to learn and adopt new systems that enhance efficiency and quality of work.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, taking pride in accuracy, professionalism, and supporting attorneys and clients effectively.