Associate Counsel – Real Estate (Retail Leasing)

Associate Counsel – Real Estate (Retail Leasing) | Ivy Rehab Network | Location: New York

Position Summary

Ivy Rehab is a rapidly growing network of outpatient physical, occupational, speech therapy, and ABA clinics, with over 700 locations across the United States. We are seeking a skilled and self‑sufficient real‑estate attorney with a strong background in retail leasing and commercial real estate transactions to join our in‑house Legal team. The Associate Counsel will play a key role in managing the legal aspects of our nationwide real‑estate portfolio, focusing on negotiating and finalizing new retail lease arrangements and handling all related agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate de novo retail leases and related real‑estate documents across Ivy’s expanding clinic portfolio.
• Partner with internal business teams and landlords to align lease terms with Ivy’s operational and strategic goals.
• Review and negotiate lease amendments, extensions, SNDAs, estoppel certificates, assignments, consents, terminations, and other ancillary agreements.
• Provide legal counsel on real‑estate issues such as dispute resolution, landlord‑tenant obligations, enforcement actions, and operational concerns.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Operations, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure legal terms align with business needs.
• Support development and refinement of internal lease templates, negotiation playbooks, and process efficiencies.
• Track and manage the status of lease negotiations and approvals through internal systems and workflows.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6–10 years of legal experience with a strong focus on retail leasing and commercial real‑estate transactions.
• In‑house experience is a plus but not required; candidate must be confident operating autonomously on real‑estate matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high volume of leasing transactions and legal documentation.
• Strong negotiation skills with a practical, business‑oriented approach and sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a mission‑driven healthcare organization.

Compensation for this role can range from $175,000.00 to $200,000.00 based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.