Senior Leasing Attorney - Off Track (Multi-City)

DLA Piper•Washington, DC

33d•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. Summary DLA Piper is seeking a lawyer with a minimum of eight years’ experience handling commercial leases (specifically including office, industrial and retail) to join its Real Estate Group. Solar leasing experience is valued but not required. This position is open to our Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Miami, New York, Reston, Texas and Washington, DC offices.

Requirements

JD
Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying
Minimum 8 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements such as term sheets, letters of intent, work letters and SNDAs.
Understanding of the commercial leasing market, including what is “market” for various types of leases and lease-related issues
Experience with leases for multiple property types, including office, retail, industrial and life science.
Substantial experience representing landlords.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and colleagues
Ability to understand our clients’ business objectives and to produce work quickly and efficiently
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
Strong analytical and writing skills
Attention to detail
Good business judgment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Strong problem-solving skills
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
Foster positive work relationships
Comply with all firm policies and practices
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture.
We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Nice To Haves

Solar leasing experience is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Acting as the lead attorney in drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements such as transfer consents, lender subordination agreements, letters of intent, work letters and SNDAs
supervising the work of less experienced leasing attorneys
interacting directly with clients, opposing counsel, property managers, brokers and other relevant parties.