Senior Contract Attorney – Real Estate Legal

Join a respected legal team supporting a dynamic commercial real estate portfolio. This Senior Contract Attorney – Real Estate Legal role will provide transactional real estate counsel to internal business partners and clients while working closely with experienced members of the Real Estate Legal Practice Group.

Senior Contract Attorney – Real Estate Legal Details

Contract Length: 6 months, with potential extension

Location: Waltham, MA

Work Setup: Hybrid

Senior Contract Attorney – Real Estate Legal Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, including contract drafting, negotiation, title analysis, and survey review
• Conduct title examination and title research, with strong working knowledge of land court and registry of deeds requirements
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases, licenses, easements, and related real estate agreements
• Manage third-party property matters and disputes involving commercial entities, governmental agencies, railroads, and private individuals
• Support cross-functional initiatives affecting the company’s property portfolio
• Perform legal research and prepare high-quality legal memoranda for business and legal stakeholders
  
  

Required Qualifications

Senior Contract Attorney – Real Estate Legal Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admission to and good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
• 5–10 years of commercial real estate law experience, with title experience required
• Proven background handling high-volume, fast-paced transactional matters from inception through closing
• Direct experience with purchases, sales, leases, easements, licenses, and similar agreements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission to the NY, NH, or VT Bar
• Experience in the energy, utility, or other regulated sectors
  
  

This Senior Contract Attorney – Real Estate Legal opportunity is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings deep commercial real estate and title expertise. We look forward to reviewing your application!