Associate General Counsel (Leasing and Operations)

Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE : AKR), headquartered in Rye, New York, is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth through its dual – core and investment management – platforms.

Our energized team builds a best-in-class, location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation’s most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, and Boston. At the same time, we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment-management platform.

Position Summary

We are seeking an Attorney (2–5 years of experience) to join our in-house legal team supporting Acadia’s real estate operations, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, litigation, and public company activity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial leasing and a working understanding of the legal and business issues that arise in the ownership and operation of open-air shopping centers and urban street retail properties.

Key Points

This opportunity will involve regular engagement with the various business teams at Acadia.

Acadia’s work atmosphere is fueled by creative, high achieving individuals who are looking to be strategic contributors to the organization’s growth.

The company has a long track record of financial success fueled by high quality acquisitions, development projects, and leasing expertise. Acadia is known for producing a record rate of return for its asset class.

Further develop your leasing background by working with a seasoned, deal-oriented business and legal teams.

Westchester location near the Harrison and Rye train stations makes for an easy commute.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate retail and commercial leasing documents, including leases, amendments, assignments, letter agreements, SNDAs, and access agreements.

Advise internal teams on lease interpretation issues, tenant defaults, bankruptcy issues, and compliance with use restrictions and co‑tenancy provisions.

Manage and coordinate bankruptcy‑related matters, including review of filings, proofs of claim, assumption / rejection motions, and other proceedings affecting landlord rights.

Collaborate with outside counsel on tenant bankruptcies, landlord / tenant disputes, and other property‑level litigation.

Support transactional legal matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top law school with current bar admission.

Strong academic credentials.

2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably at a law firm or in‑house legal department focused on commercial real estate.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, manage multiple priorities, and provide practical business‑oriented legal advice.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound legal judgment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of professionalism.

Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range for this role reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including skills, experience, and organizational needs. A reasonable current base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Employees may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary bonus program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran / Disability

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