Associate Attorney (License Agreements & Leasing)

Associate Attorney (License Agreements & Leasing)

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 120+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join our Lake Success office. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialized and expanding practice area focused on license agreements, leasing matters, and related litigation . The role is ideal for an attorney looking to develop expertise in a unique field that blends elements of commercial real estate and litigation . The need for this position reflects a growing volume of access (license) agreements for construction and lease-related work within the Long Island team.

Successful Candidate

A self-starter with a strong work ethic and exceptional organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for this position. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, client-focused, and genuinely interested in working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will have experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and analyzing agreements, managing client matters , and providing practical legal guidance to business and individual clients. Experience with commercial leases, licenses, contracts, or real estate-related matters is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and analyze license/access agreements for construction .
• Draft and review commercial leases, amendments, renewals, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, correspondence, and client communications.
• Advise clients regarding contractual rights, obligations, and risk management.
• Manage matters from inception through resolution under partner supervision.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, landlords, tenants, and contractors .
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across multiple practice areas to support client needs.

What You Will Need to Have

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• 2-5 years of legal experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial leases, licensing agreements, contract negotiation, or commercial real estate matters.
• Experience advising business clients.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting complex contractual provisions.

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 (salary is commensurate with experience)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
• This position is based in our Lake Success office.