Associate Counsel
Human Hire
Madison, NJ
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Madison, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
HumanHire is partnering with a commercial real estate investment and development firm to hire an In-House Real Estate Attorney in Madison, NJ for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). This position offers ownership of the firms legal operations, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and corporate matters.
Job Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate documents (leases, purchase/sale agreements, service contracts, LOIs, estoppels, SNDAs)
Support acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing, including due diligence, title review, zoning, and closing requirements
Manage lease administration and resolve tenant-related issues
Maintain legal forms and property documentation
Monitor regulatory filings, licenses, and compliance requirements
Advise leadership on real estate, corporate, and operational legal matters
Oversee litigation and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
Utilize AI-powered legal tools for contract review, compliance, and workflow efficiency
Requirements:
J.D. degree with strong academic performance
Admission to practice law in New Jersey
5+ years in commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, leasing)
Law firm or in-house legal experience in commercial real estate
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred Skills:
Real estate litigation experience
Knowledge of 1031 exchanges
Proficiency or interest in AI-assisted legal tools for drafting, review, and contract analysis
Interest in implementing legal tech solutions for document management and deal workflows
Benefits:
Four weeks PTO
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
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