Operations and Leasing Counsel

Job Description

• Provide legal counsel to internal departments on real estate matters. Work closely with various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, Lease Administration and Asset Management. • Draft, negotiate, and interpret various real estate documents, such as leases, construction contracts, amendments, estoppels, SNDAs, waivers, etc., with the assistance of paralegals. • Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, such as breach of contract, eviction, or damage claims. • Work with Tenant Coordination to ensure timely delivery and documentation of projects, such as tenant improvements, renovations, or expansions. • Manage the accurate creation of all lease exhibits with the help of the respective business units if needed. • Collaborate closely with other company divisions such as Leasing, Asset Management, and Property Management to optimize operations from a legal perspective, providing proactive legal guidance and support to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Review and sign off on deal risks, such as exclusives, JV consents and lender consents in preparation for Real Estate Committee. • Write and help pursue consent letters/waivers for various lease terms, such as use restrictions, assignment, sublease, or co-tenancy. • Help manage the legal processes that enable our large and diverse portfolio, aligning them with our core business functions and goals. • Utilize, manage, and coordinate with 3rd party counsel when legal matters are outside of your experience, expertise, or capacity. Effectively communicate expectations, track deadlines, and monitor workflow to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of legal issues. Maintain strong relationships with outside counsel and proactively manage their performance to align with the company's goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. • At least 5 years of strong, relevant experience in real estate law, preferably in-house for a retail landlord. • Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S. • A suitable candidate for this position should have the following qualities: a collaborative approach, an ability to work with diverse and multidisciplinary teams, and a self-motivated drive to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines. • Strong knowledge of legal principles and practices related to real estate, contracts, and business law. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. • Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company's Key Principles.

Benefits

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team. • Flexible time off policy • Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance. • Company paid life insurance. • Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance. • Paid parental leave. • 401k plan with Company match • 11 paid holidays