Do you want to get away from the dreaded billable hour and have a more standard work schedule with hybrid flexibility? Then look no further! Latitude is seeking a New York commercial real estate attorney to join a premier commercial property management company as their sole in-house attorney. Interested candidates should have at least 5-10 years of experience working on commercial real estate leasing and operations matters, as well as experience with real estate litigation. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced commercial real estate litigator to move in-house! Excellent academic credentials, written and oral advocacy skills are a must. Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in New York.

Responsibilities of the In-House Commercial Real Estate Attorney:

Providing legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal matters related to commercial real estate transactions
Reviewing and negotiating leases and contracts
Handling litigation matters as they arise, including managing discovery, preparing motions, appearing in court, and negotiating settlements
Conducting legal research
Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to support the company’s legal needs

Requirements for the In-House Commercial Real Estate Attorney:

5-10 years of experience working on commercial real estate leasing and operations
Experience litigating commercial real estate matters in court
General knowledge of NY real estate laws and leasing
Licensed to practice and in good standing in New York
J.D. from an accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional law firm setting
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Position Details of the In-House Commercial Real Estate Attorney:

Type of Role: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Hybrid (New York, NY)

Compensation

Pay: The salary range for this role is $150,000-$175,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

Q: How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position?
A: Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter so that an email from one of our recruiters does not get caught in your spam folder. Our recruiters will never contact you by email from a URL other than latitudelegal.com

Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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In-House Commercial Real Estate Attorney (Hybrid, Permanent)

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