Description:
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Leasing Attorney with 10 or more years of sophisticated commercial real estate leasing experience to join our nationally recognized Real Estate Practice. This position offers the flexibility to sit in any U.S. BCLP office and may be structured as either a staff attorney or partner‑track role, depending on the candidate's background.The ideal candidate will have deep experience representing national and international landlords and tenants in retail, office, industrial, mixed‑use, and ground‑lease transactions. The attorney should be confident managing complex leasing portfolios, negotiating high‑value leases, and providing practical, business‑oriented advice to clients.
You'll be responsible for:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial leases, including retail, office, industrial, mixed use, and ground leases.
- Advise clients on leasing strategy, risk mitigation, portfolio management, and real estate operations.
- Handle amendments, subleases, assignments, estoppels, SNDAs, and related agreements.
- Manage transactions efficiently from engagement through execution, communicating proactively with clients and internal teams.
- Work collaboratively with real estate colleagues across the firm's U.S. and international offices.
Skills and experience required:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the state of location preference (or ability to become admitted promptly).
- 10+ years of focused commercial leasing experience in a law firm or in house legal department.
- Comprehensive understanding of leasing market terms, deal structures, and industry dynamics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast paced, client focused environment.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience with national or multi state leasing portfolios is strongly preferred.
- Excellent judgment and a collaborative working style.
