Leasing Attorney (Sandy Springs)
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Salary: $205,000 - $230,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a respected, boutique law firm known for its deep experience in commercial real estate, retail leasing, development matters, and sophisticated transactional work. This firm represents national retailers, landlords, developers, and property owners across a wide range of commercial assets. With a long history of delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions, the firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, technical precision, and client-service excellence. As the practice continues to expand, this firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with a strong background in commercial retail leasing and related real estate transactions. Experience with construction-related contracts—including construction agreements, build-out provisions, tenant-improvement obligations, and development-related documentation—is also essential. Why join us? Joining this firm provides an opportunity to grow within a highly regarded real estate practice where attorneys gain direct client exposure, handle sophisticated matters, and work closely with experienced partners.
This role offers:
- Hands-on responsibility for drafting and negotiating retail leases for both landlords and tenants
- Exposure to complex development and construction components, including build-out and improvement obligations
- A collegial, supportive atmosphere that encourages mentorship, skill-building, and long-term career development
- The chance to work with high-profile retail clients and national brands
- A setting that values workmanship, attention to detail, and practical business thinking
- Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Lower Billable hours
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial retail leases, amendments, subleases, license agreements, and related transactional documents
- Advise clients on lease strategy, operating issues, default scenarios, and risk allocation
- Review and negotiate construction-related contracts, including work letters, construction agreements, development documents, and tenant-improvement provisions
- Work with clients, brokers, architects, contractors, and consultants to support lease execution and project completion
- Conduct legal due diligence related to retail sites, development projects, and property operations
- Assist with broader real estate transactional matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and portfolio management
- Maintain high responsiveness to client needs while managing multiple transactions simultaneously
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in Georgia Or Maryland
- 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong emphasis on retail leasing (other experience levels may be considered)
- Demonstrated experience negotiating retail leases for landlords and/or tenants
- Required: Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, build-out documentation, and development-related agreements
- Excellent drafting, issue-spotting, and communication skills
- Ability to provide clear, business-centric guidance to clients
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a significant transaction volume
- A collaborative mindset and strong client-service orientation
- Able to come into the office 5 days a week
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