Real Estate Counsel

CI Financial

. Provide end-to-end legal support to the Real Estate function managing 50+ office leases nationwide .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $270,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the real estate leasing lifecycle, including drafting and negotiating leases, vendor contracts, and corporate governance matters. Possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law School3-5 Years Of Experience In Real Estate LeasingExperience With Vendor And Supplier ContractsSubstantial Experience With Corporate GovernanceExceptional Judgment And Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiating LeasesReal Estate Leasing LifecycleCommercial LeasesAIA AgreementsGreen Leasing TermsLease NegotiationVendor ContractsCorporate GovernanceLitigation ExperienceDocument Production

Soft Skills

Exceptional JudgmentHardworking And MotivatedOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Member In Good Standing Of A U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Real EstateOffice LeasesM&A TransactionsThird-Party LitigationOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end legal support to the Real Estate function managing 50+ office leases nationwide
Support all legal aspects of the office lease lifecycle
Draft, review, and negotiate letters of intent, leases, sub-leases, estoppels, SNDAs, and related documents and agreements
Handle service and supplier contracts with real estate, architecture, and facilities vendors
Draft, review, and negotiate lease and vendor agreement assignments, terminations, and consolidations
Support corporate governance matters, including M&A transactions and integrations
Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, including NDAs, software, SaaS, and technology-related agreements
Manage third-party litigation and document production for third-party subpoenas with outside counsel
Coordinate workstreams among internal legal resources, internal functions, and outside counsel
Identify and support process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives
Perform other assigned work and projects
Report to a senior attorney on the legal team

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar
3-5 years of experience in a top-tier real estate leasing practice
Material lessee experience is a significant plus
In-house legal experience is a plus
Substantial experience with the real estate leasing lifecycle, including commercial leases and AIA agreements, lease negotiation, green leasing terms, and real estate deal structure
Experience with vendor and supplier contracts
Experience with corporate governance and general corporate work
Litigation experience is a plus
Exceptional judgment, balancing risk with business priorities
Hardworking, motivated, proactive and results oriented
Comfortable fielding questions from senior and junior teammates
Exceedingly organized and meticulous
Unquestioned integrity
Desire to be part of a fast-growing firm
Team oriented with the ability to build relationships and earn the respect of others
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and functions
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents, subject to stated exceptions
Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
Must be willing to work onsite 4 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
Four Medical Plan options generously subsidized by Corient
Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance
Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter & Transit FSA
Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot
Training Reimbursement
Paid Professional Designations
Giving back to the community - Volunteer days
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities