Real Estate, Land Use & Transactional Non-Equity Partner (Lateral)

Work arrangement: Tailored hybrid or remote

Compensation: Negotiable guaranteed base salary, plus origination and production bonuses. A portable book of approximately $200,000 or more is expected.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a lateral partner with commercial real estate, land use, and transactional experience. A portable book of approximately $200,000 or more is expected; a larger book is preferred. The firm estimates it can provide approximately 600–800 hours of existing work. The attorney will work alongside existing equity partners representing commercial real estate clients and will have full client and file responsibility.

Important qualification

This role requires a transactional or land use attorney. A commercial real estate litigator without transactional experience is not a fit.

Partner economics

Guaranteed base compensation is negotiable. The role requires 1,600 billable hours in year one and 1,700 hours thereafter. Bonuses are approximately 7.5%–10% for origination and 7.5%–10% for production/receipts. All compensation is subject to negotiation based on the candidate.

Requirements

• Partner-level commercial real estate, land use, and transactional capability
• Portable book of approximately $200,000
• Ability to manage client relationships and files independently, with strong commercial judgment
• Ability to independently negotiate, draft, and close sophisticated matters
• Active attorney license in good standing; New Hampshire admission requirements to be confirmed

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and development transactions
• Handle zoning, land use, permitting, and municipal approval matters
• Manage client relationships, files, strategy, deadlines, and closings
• Work with equity partners on existing commercial real estate matters
• Collaborate across corporate, litigation, and regulatory practices as needed

Preferred qualifications

• Portable book materially above $200,000
• Deep New Hampshire or New England developer and referral relationships
• Zoning-board, planning-board, and permitting experience
• Experience in finance, leasing, title, or environmental development