Contract Lease Negotiator

Signet Jewelers • Akron, OH

2d

About The Position

Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and t his core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us! The Negotiator Contract Lease negotiates and drafts the terms of lease documents for committee-approved deals including lease amendments, renewals, and other lease-related legal documents.

Requirements

• 1+ years of paralegal or contract negotiation experience in leasing, real estate, or contracting setting
• Computer knowledge in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
• Demonstrates effective relationship and communications skills
• Multi-task oriented and ability to work independently
• Demonstrates careful attention to detail and work processes

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of commercial lease negotiation and/or commercial real estate contract experience preferred.
• Will consider candidates with relevant paralegal and/or contract experience.

Responsibilities

• Timely negotiation of leasing documents.
• Ensures company standard terms and deal specific terms negotiated by the Real Estate Department are present in each document including leases, amendments, renewals, letters, SNDAs, etc.
• Use judgment and experience to bring unconventional, unfavorable, or omitted lease terms and conditions to the attention of Commercial Counsel, the Real Estate Department, and other applicable business teams as necessary.
• Synthesize information and assess risks to develop sound and concise recommendations.
• Assists Commercial Counsel with additional duties and special projects, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree