Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

[solidcore] is seeking an experienced and commercially-minded attorney to join our legal team as a key contributor to our real estate leasing practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned real estate attorney to take ownership of a growing retail portfolio and play a meaningful role in the company's continued national expansion.

Located in vibrant Arlington, Virginia, and reporting to [solidcore]’s General Counsel, this position offers the chance to operate with significant autonomy and directly shape the legal strategy of a rapidly expanding, investor-backed organization.

Responsibilities::
• Independently review, draft, and negotiate retail lease agreements, lease amendments, and related documents, including subordination & non-disturbance agreements, estoppel certificates, and commencement date agreements.
• Manage lease related activities including responding to landlord requests, analyzing lease notices, and advising on lease enforcement issues.
• Lead due diligence reviews of lease documents and real estate agreements for new and existing studio locations.
• Partner closely with real estate, construction, facilities management, and operations teams to proactively identify and resolve lease and real estate matters.
• Take on leadership responsibilities within cross-functional legal projects and initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders.

Qualifications::
• 5+ years of commercial real estate experience from a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Deep knowledge of commercial leasing principles, landlord-tenant law, and retail real estate transactions.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume workload, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice to non-legal partners.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• J.D. degree and member in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.

Compensation & Benefits::
• Competitive salary, based on skills and experience
• Bonus eligibility based on performance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• Free drop in classes at [solidcore]
• And MORE

[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

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[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.