Real Estate Attorney - Senior Leasing Counsel

Benderson Development • Sarasota, FL

1d • $150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Benderson Development is seeking an experienced commercial real estate attorney to join its in-house legal team as Senior Leasing Counsel. The role supports leasing transactions across the company's national portfolio of commercial properties and involves partnering with leasing professionals, business leaders, and other internal teams. The attorney will negotiate and structure sophisticated transactions, provide practical legal guidance, and serve as a strategic business partner in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Seven or more years of commercial real estate transactional experience, including significant commercial leasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial lease documents.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, amendments, renewals, estoppels, SNDAs, waivers, termination agreements, and related real estate documents.
• Partner with leasing professionals to negotiate transactions and develop practical business solutions while protecting the company's legal interests.
• Advise internal stakeholders on lease interpretation, risk analysis, exclusives, use restrictions, operating covenants, and ongoing contractual obligations.
• Structure and negotiate lease modifications throughout the lifecycle of tenant relationships.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions through contract review, due diligence, and transactional matters.
• Assist with eminent domain matters, government incentive programs, and other commercial real estate legal issues.
• Collaborate with leasing, development, construction, finance, property management, and executive leadership to facilitate successful transactions.
• Manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously while balancing legal risk with business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established, financially strong real estate owner and developer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree