Assistant General Counsel
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Job Summary
Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) is a leading equity REIT headquartered in Rye New York with focus on premier street and open-air retail properties in the nations highest-barrier urban markets including New York Chicago Los Angeles Washington D.C. Dallas and Boston.
With ownership interests in approximately 228 properties and a portfolio anchored by marquee tenants Acadia has established itself as a preeminent owner and operator in the urban and street retail space as well as high-quality open-air shopping centers including power and regional centers. Acadia operates through two complementary business lines: a core REIT portfolio focused on disciplined long-term value creation and an investment management platform that deploys capital opportunistically alongside sophisticated institutional partners. With significant acquisition activity and an active development redevelopment and leasing pipeline Acadia offers a uniquely broad platform for legal professionals seeking sophisticated high-impact work across a dynamic retail real estate portfolio.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Mid-Level to Senior-Level Attorney to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial real estate with a working knowledge of leasing and property operations. Experience in retail real estate is a plus.
Some of the key points that make this opportunity attractive include:
- Direct engagement with Acadias senior leadership asset management and leasing teams from day one.
- A concentrated high-quality portfolio in marquee urban markets and premier open-air shopping centers means you will work on sophisticated complex deals.
- Small dynamic legal team with broad scope: the right candidate will quickly develop expertise across leasing operations and acquisitions diligence.
- Acadias work atmosphere is driven by creative high-achieving individuals who are eager to serve as strategic contributors to the organizations growth.
- Westchester location near the Harrison train station with a company provided shuttle service makes for an easy commute.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft review and negotiate commercial leasing documents including leases amendments assignments letter agreements SNDAs and access agreements.
- Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues tenant defaults and compliance with use restrictions and co-tenancy provisions.
- Manage and coordinate bankruptcy-related matters including review of filings proofs of claim assumption/rejection motions and other proceedings affecting landlord rights.
- Collaborate with outside counsel on operational matters.
- Support transactional legal matters including acquisitions dispositions financings and joint ventures.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Meaningful years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house legal department focused on commercial real estate; law firm training strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a complex transaction load and deliver results on tight timelines.
- Familiarity with the legal and business dynamics of commercial leasing including open-air shopping centers and urban retail properties is a significant plus.
- Experience with tenant bankruptcies or litigation is a significant plus.
- Strong organizational skills attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
- A commercially minded lawyer who delivers practical solutions-oriented advice to facilitate the efficient execution of well-structured deals rather than focusing solely on identifying risk.
Compensation:
The base salary compensation range for this role reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including skills experience and organizational needs. A reasonable current base salary range for this position is $175000 - $200000 plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Acadia also provides a comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision coverage 401(k) paid time off and continuing legal education support.
Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran and Disability
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Junior IC
