Corporate Counsel (Real Estate)

[solidcore] • Arlington, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

[solidcore] is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented junior attorney to join our dynamic legal team with a focus on real estate matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney to develop their real estate practice while supporting our retail estate portfolio and contributing to the company's expansion. Located in vibrant Arlington, Virginia, and reporting to [solidcore]’s Associate General Counsel of Real Estate, this position offers immediate hands-on experience that contributes to the growth of a rapidly expanding, investor-backed organization.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of commercial real estate experience from a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Strong interest in commercial leasing and retail real estate.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines with appropriate supervision.
• Eagerness to learn and develop business acumen while working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal business partners.
• J.D. degree and member in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating retail lease agreements, lease amendments, and related documents (including subordination & non-disturbance agreements, estoppel certificates, and commencement date agreements) under supervision of senior legal team members.
• Support lease management activities including responding to landlord requests, analyzing lease notices, and researching lease enforcement issues.
• Conduct due diligence reviews of lease documents and real estate agreements for new and existing studio locations.
• Collaborate with real estate, construction, facilities management, and operations teams to address day-to-day lease administration matters.
• Help develop and refine lease templates and standard contract provisions to improve efficiency.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives across the legal department as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on skills and experience
• Bonus eligibility based on performance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Free drop in classes at [solidcore]
• And MORE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees