• Job Description

  Req#: 108011

  Job Title: Senior Counsel

  Location: Barnabas Health Corp

  Department: General Counsel Office

  Req#: 0000193283

  Status: Full-Time

  Shift: Day

  Pay Range: $175,000.00 - $295,000.00 Annual

  Pay Transparency:

  The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

  The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

  Senior Counsel, Real Estate / Commercial Leasing

  Job Overview:

  RWJBarnabas Health, one of New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health care systems, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Real Estate Attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience in commercial leasing to join our Legal Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the legal aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including lease negotiations, drafting, and advising on matters related to real estate law within the healthcare sector.

  Reports To:

  • The Senior Counsel, Commercial Leasing will report directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate, RWJBarnabas Health

  Qualifications:

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in commercial leasing and real estate law, ideally with a focus on healthcare real estate required
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required
  • Admission to the New Jersey State Bar or eligibility for in-house counsel registration in New Jersey required
  • Strong knowledge of New Jersey real estate laws, regulations, and industry best practices
  • Experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial leases and related real estate documents
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal professionals
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to think strategically
  • High degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential matters
  • Knowledge of healthcare law, regulations, and compliance issues is preferred

  Essential Functions:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, subleases, amendments, and other real estate-related agreements.
  • Provide legal advice and support related to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing for the organization’s properties.
  • Advise internal stakeholders, including property managers, finance teams, and senior leadership, on legal matters regarding property and leasing transactions.
  • Review and interpret lease terms, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Collaborate with outside counsel, brokers, and third-party vendors as needed to facilitate lease transactions and resolve issues.
  • Handle legal aspects of property management, including lease disputes, renewals, and terminations.
  • Support the development of standard lease templates and policies to streamline real estate processes.
  • Manage and oversee real estate due diligence processes in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, or other corporate transactions.
  • Stay current on developments in real estate law, particularly within the healthcare sector, and advise the department accordingly.
  • Provide legal support for the organization’s facility expansion and renovation projects, including reviewing contracts and regulatory compliance.

  Other Duties:

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• About the company

  RWJBarnabas Health is a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, based out of West Orange. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. The goals of the network include collaboration on educational and research programs.

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