Senior Associate Attorney - Real Estate, Commercial, Leasing

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Associate Attorney Senior Associate Attorney

Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Associate Attorney to join our commercial real estate practice. The role focuses on advising clients on commercial real estate matters with an emphasis on leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and related transactions. The ideal candidate will manage complex deals, lead negotiations, coordinate financing and debt components, and provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to landlord, tenant, and investor clients across retail and other commercial property sectors. Experience with tax considerations in real estate transactions is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, ensuring legal and business objectives are met.
• Lead and draft commercial leasing agreements for landlords and tenants, including complex retail and mixed-use leases; negotiate terms and resolve lease disputes.
• Manage due diligence processes, identify and address title, survey, environmental, and zoning issues, and coordinate closing deliverables.
• Structure and negotiate financing and debt-related agreements in cooperation with lenders, borrowers, and other counsel; handle mortgage, mezzanine, and refinance matters.
• Coordinate cross-practice workstreams, including tax, environmental, and corporate teams, to deliver comprehensive transaction advice when necessary.
• Provide counsel on landlord-tenant disputes and lease enforcement, including eviction, rent disputes, and lease interpretation issues.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; review work product and provide constructive feedback to maintain high-quality client service.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, participate in business development initiatives, and contribute to practice group strategy and market positioning.
• Stay current on legal and market developments affecting commercial real estate, leasing, and financing; training internal teams and presenting to clients as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience practicing commercial real estate law with substantial exposure to leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and related transactions.
• Proven experience negotiating and drafting commercial leases for both landlords and tenants, including retail and mixed-use properties.
• Demonstrated experience with real estate financing, debt transactions, and closing processes. Familiarity with mortgage, mezzanine, and construction financing preferred.
• Working knowledge of tax considerations affecting real estate transactions is highly desirable.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex deal teams and tight closing schedules.
• Excellent client-facing skills, professional judgment, and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Bonus, etc. 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$200000 - $300000 USD per year