Job Title: Commercial Leasing Attorney
Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Local Preferred, Hybrid/Remote Considered)
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Leasing Attorney. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on retail leasing in dynamic mixed-use and adaptive reuse environments. Experience with boutique and specialty retail is highly valued, but we are open to candidates with a background in office or healthcare leasing who are eager to add expertise in retail leasing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate lease documentation for landlords and tenants, including lease agreements, subleases, ground leases, guaranties, work letters, SNDAs, estoppels, assignments, forbearance agreements, reletting agreements, and collateral access agreements.
- Review, draft and negotiate complex Declarations, REAs and CCRs for retail and mixed-use projects for landlords and tenants.
- Advise clients on landlord-tenant issues and find solutions to avoid disputes and litigation.
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and objectives, providing tailored legal advice.
- Take an active role in chairing lease transactions and managing deals, supported by our experienced leasing team.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with commercial leases, particularly in the retail, mixed-use and adaptive-reuse environments.
- Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
- Excellent communication skills with a solid attention to detail.
- Ability to manage and lead transactions with confidence and competence.
- A genuine interest and curiosity about the business of commercial real estate development.
- Experience working in a sophisticated law firm environment is strongly preferred.
- Local candidates are preferred, but we are open to hybrid (2-3 days in the office) or remote arrangements for exceptional candidates. Remote candidates must be willing to travel to Nashville approximately one week per month.
- Billing 1600 hours
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Engage in some of the most high-profile developments in Nashville.
- Work with national developers and play a significant role in shaping the retail landscape of the city.
- Significant growth opportunities, including the potential to lead our leasing practice.
- Flexible work arrangements for the right candidate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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