Real Estate & Leasing Counsel
ascension global staffing executive searchMiami, FL
Real Estate & Leasing Counsel
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Offices of LawyersLessors of Other Real Estate PropertyLessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is partnering with one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the United States to identify an accomplished attorney for its Miami headquarters. Our client combines the personalized service of a boutique with the resources and intellectual capital of a national industry leader, serving thousands of clients through offices across the country.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a real estate leasing attorney to move in-house and become a key member of a lean, collaborative legal team. The role provides end-to-end legal support to a Real Estate function managing a nationwide portfolio of more than 50 office leases, along with a broad range of commercial, corporate, and litigation matters. The attorney will report to a senior member of the legal team and work cross-functionally to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Support all legal aspects of the office lease lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating letters of intent, leases, subleases, estoppels, SNDAs, and related agreements.
Negotiate service and supplier contracts with real estate, architecture, and facilities vendors.
Handle assignments, terminations, and consolidations of leases and vendor agreements, including in the context of M&A transactions and post-closing integrations.
Support corporate governance matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of vendor contracts, including NDAs, software, SaaS, and other technology agreements.
Manage third-party litigation, including document production in response to subpoenas, in coordination with outside counsel.
Coordinate workstreams among internal legal resources, business functions, and outside counsel.
Take on additional projects as the business evolves.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar.
3 years of experience in a top-tier real estate leasing practice.
Substantial experience across the leasing lifecycle, including commercial leases, AIA agreements, lease negotiation, green leasing terms, and real estate deal structure.
Experience with vendor and supplier contracts, corporate governance, and general corporate work.
Tenant-side (lessee) experience strongly preferred.
In-house and litigation experience a plus.
The Ideal Candidate:
Exercises exceptional judgment, balancing legal risk with business priorities.
Is proactive, results-oriented, and highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
Communicates clearly and confidently with colleagues at every level, from senior leadership to junior team members.
Builds strong relationships and earns trust across teams and functions.
Brings unquestioned integrity and a genuine desire to grow with a fast-moving firm.
What Our Client OffersCompetitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive, generously subsidized medical plans, plus employer-paid dental, vision, life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity and parental leave
FSA, HSA, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Training reimbursement and paid professional designations
Paid volunteer days and a supportive, team-based culture
Additional Requirements:
Candidates must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and be willing to complete a background check. This role requires an in-office presence four days per week in Miami.
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
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