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Managing Principal at Macdonald & Company | Balancing Career Aspirations with Organizational Objectives: Real Estate Talent Acquisition Professional
Macdonald & Company is excited to partner with one of the largest privately held, fully integrated real estate companies in appointing a Counsel – Commercial Leasing. The firm develops, operates, and owns a national portfolio of retail, office, hospitality, and industrial properties totaling more than 50 million square feet. This attorney will report to the Head of Legal – Leasing and will work closely with the internal leasing, development, and property management teams on approximately 25–30 office, warehouse, and retail transactions at any given time, ranging from mom-and-pop to regional and national tenants. As part of a family-owned and operated company, the role will also involve close interaction with leadership and collaboration with other commercial teams. This position is on-site, with relocation assistance available. Responsibilities: Negotiate leases, lease amendments, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys, and brokers. Draft and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing tenants. Collect information and exhibits from other departments for final lease review. Support the leasing team on lease documents executed with current or proposed tenants. Assist with prospective tenant proposals, including LOIs and reviewing restrictions. Review lease terms and statuses. Negotiate ancillary lease forms, such as waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, termination agreements, and rental agreements. Draft and revise lease agreements, coordinating with internal departments to gather required exhibits and details, and provide implementation guidance to administrative teams. Provide lease interpretation support and respond to internal inquiries regarding lease obligations, commencement dates, and other terms. Assist in preparing purchase and sale agreements and support due diligence efforts through closing. Monitor lease obligations to ensure compliance with critical dates, exclusivity provisions, and restrictive covenants. Prepare post-execution documents, including waivers and tenant improvement allowance confirmations. Support the resolution of lease-related disputes, insurance claims, and tenant enforcement issues. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in New York. Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, with specific knowledge of commercial real estate and commercial real estate leasing. Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations. Strong business acumen and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple real estate files efficiently and effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Real Estate, Law Practice, and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Macdonald & Company by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles. Buffalo, NY $120,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Lake View, NY $130,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Buffalo, NY $85,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Buffalo, NY $90.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Buffalo, NY $95,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Director Contracts and Transaction Counsel Buffalo, NY $120,354.00-$165,486.75 3 months ago Buffalo, NY $96,336.00-$121,413.00 4 days ago Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice (Fully Remote) Buffalo, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 5 days ago Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney (REMOTE) Senior Attorney - Medical Malpractice (Fully Remote) Buffalo, NY $80,000.00-$100,000.00 19 hours ago Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area $95,481.00-$109,273.00 15 hours ago Orchard Park, NY $84,200.00-$140,300.00 2 weeks ago Now Hiring: Litigation Attorney – Buffalo Senior Attorney - Medical Malpractice (Fully Remote) Buffalo, NY $170,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days ago Deputy Defender for Discovery Litigation and Expert Services Buffalo, NY $115,000.00-$124,000.00 2 weeks ago Buffalo, NY $80,000.00-$175,000.00 3 days ago Buffalo, NY $130,000.00-$175,000.00 2 months ago Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney- Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY $135,000.00-$175,000.00 19 hours ago Machias, NY $69,490.00-$106,490.00 2 months ago Buffalo, NY $114,000.00-$140,000.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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Macdonald & Company is excited to partner with one of the largest privately held, fully integrated real estate companies in appointing a Counsel – Commercial Leasing. The firm develops, operates, and owns a national portfolio of retail, office, hospitality, and industrial properties totaling more than 50 million square feet. This attorney will report to the Head of Legal – Leasing and will work closely with the internal leasing, development, and property management teams on approximately 25–30 office, warehouse, and retail transactions at any given time, ranging from mom-and-pop to regional and national tenants. As part of a family-owned and operated company, the role will also involve close interaction with leadership and collaboration with other commercial teams. This position is on-site, with relocation assistance available. Responsibilities: Negotiate leases, lease amendments, waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, and termination agreements with tenants, attorneys, and brokers. Draft and revise leases and lease amendments for new and existing tenants. Collect information and exhibits from other departments for final lease review. Support the leasing team on lease documents executed with current or proposed tenants. Assist with prospective tenant proposals, including LOIs and reviewing restrictions. Review lease terms and statuses. Negotiate ancillary lease forms, such as waivers, subordination agreements, estoppels, termination agreements, and rental agreements. Draft and revise lease agreements, coordinating with internal departments to gather required exhibits and details, and provide implementation guidance to administrative teams. Provide lease interpretation support and respond to internal inquiries regarding lease obligations, commencement dates, and other terms. Assist in preparing purchase and sale agreements and support due diligence efforts through closing. Monitor lease obligations to ensure compliance with critical dates, exclusivity provisions, and restrictive covenants. Prepare post-execution documents, including waivers and tenant improvement allowance confirmations. Support the resolution of lease-related disputes, insurance claims, and tenant enforcement issues. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in New York. Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, with specific knowledge of commercial real estate and commercial real estate leasing. Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations. Strong business acumen and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple real estate files efficiently and effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Real Estate, Law Practice, and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Macdonald & Company by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Counsel” roles. Buffalo, NY $120,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Lake View, NY $130,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago Buffalo, NY $85,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Buffalo, NY $90.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks ago Buffalo, NY $95,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Director Contracts and Transaction Counsel Buffalo, NY $120,354.00-$165,486.75 3 months ago Buffalo, NY $96,336.00-$121,413.00 4 days ago Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice (Fully Remote) Buffalo, NY $140,000.00-$170,000.00 5 days ago Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney (REMOTE) Senior Attorney - Medical Malpractice (Fully Remote) Buffalo, NY $80,000.00-$100,000.00 19 hours ago Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area $95,481.00-$109,273.00 15 hours ago Orchard Park, NY $84,200.00-$140,300.00 2 weeks ago Now Hiring: Litigation Attorney – Buffalo Senior Attorney - Medical Malpractice (Fully Remote) Buffalo, NY $170,000.00-$200,000.00 5 days ago Deputy Defender for Discovery Litigation and Expert Services Buffalo, NY $115,000.00-$124,000.00 2 weeks ago Buffalo, NY $80,000.00-$175,000.00 3 days ago Buffalo, NY $130,000.00-$175,000.00 2 months ago Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney- Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY $135,000.00-$175,000.00 19 hours ago Machias, NY $69,490.00-$106,490.00 2 months ago Buffalo, NY $114,000.00-$140,000.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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