Operations and Leasing Counsel

Job Description

• Expeditiously draft, review, and negotiate various real estate leases, including related lease amendments, assignments, estoppels, and SNDAs • 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 opening of retail spaces 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 • Write and help pursue consent letters/waivers for various lease terms, such as use exclusive use restrictions, sublease requests, or co-tenancy claims • Able to quickly understand and follow the legal leasing processes that enable our large and diverse portfolio to expeditiously complete all leasing transactions • Able to quickly review and analyze various encumbrances on properties, such as REA’s, OEA’s, Declarations, and CUP’s, in order to provide the business stakeholders with a clear and concise understanding of the risks and possible solutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school • 3-5 years of strong, relevant experience in real estate leasing, preferably retail leasing • Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S. • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, in order to complete multiple leasing transactions under strict deadlines • Confident in one’s speaking ability as it relates to lease negotiations as well as internal business communication – we do not hide behind email! • 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