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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail leasing attorney in the United States is $20.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retail leasing attorney?

A retail leasing attorney is a legal professional who specializes in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease agreements for retail properties such as shopping centers, storefronts, and malls. They represent either landlords or tenants to ensure that the terms of the lease are fair and legally sound. Their duties include advising clients on lease provisions, resolving disputes, ensuring compliance with local laws, and helping to navigate issues related to renewals, expansions, or terminations. Retail leasing attorneys play a crucial role in protecting their clients’ interests throughout the leasing process.

What are some common challenges retail leasing attorneys face when negotiating commercial lease agreements?

Retail Leasing Attorneys often encounter challenges such as balancing the interests of landlords and tenants, negotiating complex clauses related to rent escalations, maintenance obligations, and exclusivity rights. Navigating evolving retail trends, like the rise of e-commerce and shifting tenant needs, can also complicate negotiations. Clear communication and collaboration with clients, brokers, and opposing counsel are essential to resolve disputes and ensure agreements are both legally sound and commercially viable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail leasing attorney, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Retail Leasing Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, a valid law license, and specialized expertise in real estate and contract law. Familiarity with lease management software, document drafting tools, and legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis is typically required. Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies ensure clients’ interests are protected, leases are soundly structured, and complex transactions proceed smoothly.
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Real Estate Attorney (Leasing Specialist)

Career Consulting Partners

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

$240K - $270K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


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Real Estate Attorney (Leasing Specialist)


Career Consulting Partners has partnered with one of the premier Business & Real Estate law firms in California. Representing clients across myriad industries and markets, they have grown their foundation and leveraged support in prominent litigation, corporate, tax, labor and employment, and environmental practices for the past 45 years. Home of 200+ attorneys and serving clients from 6 different office locations across California and New York, we are searching for a mid-level attorney with a background in Commercial Real Estate Services to join the team!


About The Role:

The firm’s Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a mid-level associate (4-5 years of experience) to work primarily on leasing matters in their Downtown Los Angeles office. This attorney should have experience drafting a broad range of commercial real estate transactions with a focus on office, retail, and industrial leases. This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate looking to work on sophisticated matters with some of the state's distinguished real estate lawyers. 


Requirements:
  • 4 - 5 years of experience related to a broad range of commercial real estate transactions

  • Experience with drafting commercial real estate transactions with a focus on office, retail, and industrial leases

  • Experience with real estate acquisitions and dispositions, finance, title and survey review, and general transactional due diligence is a plus

  • Experience with data center leasing is preferred, but not required

  • Major law firm experience is preferred 

  • Excellent legal writing skills and academic credentials

  • Active California Bar admission

  • Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically

  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Compensation: $240,000 - $270,000

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and mental health resources 

  • PTO, paid holidays, bereavement, sick leave, and paid parental leave

  • Wellness and other benefit perks like Equinox corporate discounts, On-site chair massages, and a flexible hybrid work schedule

  • 2 days in-office after onboarding, home office reimbursement, internet allowance, and mobile phone reimbursement

  • 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and transportation allowance

Location:
  • Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90071

  • Near the 7th Street Metro Center

  • Hybrid


Please note that we at Career Consulting Partners will be sure to keep your information private. We will not submit you or your information to any firm without your consent. Once we have received your resume/application, we will reach out to you and review the firm(s) before we move forward.