The Moinian Group · 5 days ago
Associate General Counsel
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
5+ years expThe Moinian Group is a major NYC real estate owner developer seeking an in-house Assistant General Counsel. This role focuses on office and retail leasing, contract review, and support for commercial and residential financing.
Asset ManagementCommercialHospitalityHotelReal EstateVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Kristin Haid CBR, CNE
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate retail leases and associated real estate documents across expanding commercial portfolio
Partner with internal business teams and landlords to align lease terms
Review and negotiate various real estate-related documents, including:
Lease amendments and extensions
SNDAs (Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment Agreements)
Estoppel certificates
Assignment, consent, termination, and other ancillary agreements
Provide legal counsel on real estate-related issues, such as dispute resolution, landlord-tenant obligations, enforcement actions, and operational concerns
Collaborate with Real Estate Operations teams to ensure that legal terms align with business needs
Support the development and refinement of internal lease templates, negotiation playbooks, and process efficiencies
Track and manage the status of lease negotiations and approvals through appropriate internal systems and workflows
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5-7 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on retail leasing and commercial real estate transactions
Confident operating autonomously on real estate matters
Demonstrated experience managing a high volume of leasing transactions and legal documentation
Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business-oriented approach and sound judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Preferred
In-house experience is a plus
Company
The Moinian Group
The Moinian Group is a real estate company that develops, owns, and operates commercial, residential, and hotel properties in US.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Moinian
CEO
Rachael Rohr
Hybrid Project Manager supporting CEO
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