Associate Attorney - Retail Leasing and Small Business General Counsel

About Our Firm

Join a dynamic, small business-focused boutique law firm that's making a real difference for entrepreneurs and business owners across the nation. We specialize in providing personalized, efficient legal counsel to franchisees, real estate developers, and other small to medium-sized businesses. Our team thrives on building meaningful client relationships and delivering practical solutions that drive business success.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our growing team in a fully remote capacity. This role offers the perfect blend of sophisticated legal work and direct client interaction, focusing primarily on tenant-representation retail leasing while supporting clients across various transactional matters.

As our Associate Attorney, you'll work independently with clients nationwide, providing the kind of accessible, results-oriented counsel that small business owners value most. This position offers significant growth potential within our collaborative team environment, with opportunities to expand your practice areas and take on increasing responsibility.

What You'll Do

Primary Focus - Retail Leasing (70% of practice):

• Represent tenants in retail lease negotiations and transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate lease agreements and related documents
• Provide strategic counsel on lease terms, renewals, and modifications
• Handle lease-related pre-litigation disputes and resolution

General Business Counsel (30% of practice):

• Corporate structuring, formation, and document preparation
• Small business acquisition and sale transactions
• Employment contract drafting and workplace counsel
• Contract negotiation across various business contexts
• Pre-ligation dispute resolution
• Franchise agreement guidance
• Commercial loan agreement review and negotiation

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications:

• Active US law license in good standing
• Minimum 4 years of attorney experience
• Strong independent work capabilities with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills for direct client and opposing counsel interaction
• Technology proficiency and reliable home office setup

Preferred Experience:

• Retail leasing experience is preferred, but not required for a candidate who would enjoy learning leasing law
• Corporate law and business formation
• Small business transactions and general counsel work
• Employment law and contract drafting
• Commercial lending
• Franchise law
• Experience serving small business clients

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams
• Comfortable with video conferencing and virtual client meetings
• Reliable high-speed internet and professional workspace
• Personal computer and phone equipment (firm provides software access and direct dial line)

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation Structure:

• Base annual salary $90,000-$100,000, plus quarterly billable hour-based bonuses
• Base salary based on 80 efficient billable hours per month minimum
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses (available total compensation $135,000)
• 25% bonus payable for each additional 25% average monthly billable hours (this breaks down to a bonus payable for each averaged additional billable hour per day)
• Origination bonuses available for client development

Work-Life Balance:

• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling
• Flexible PTO policy, subject to compliance with billable hour requirements
• Core availability during US business hours with timezone flexibility
• Supportive team environment with collaborative culture

Professional Support:

• Comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage under firm’s policy
• Access to firm's Westlaw subscription
• Microsoft Office suite and firm email system
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Why You'll Love This Role

This position offers the rare combination of sophisticated legal work and meaningful client relationships. You'll work directly with business owners and entrepreneurs, providing counsel that makes a tangible impact on their success. The fully remote structure provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration and support.

Our firm culture emphasizes efficiency, ethical practice, and client service excellence. You'll join a team that values both professional growth and work-life balance, with opportunities to expand your expertise across multiple practice areas.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced attorney passionate about small business law and retail leasing, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers exceptional growth potential, competitive compensation, and the satisfaction of building lasting client relationships.

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with the requested application information. We review applications on a rolling basis and look forward to learning more about how you can contribute to our growing practice.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.