Legal Director, Real Estate

Uber•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

We are currently searching for a Legal Director - Real Estate to join our Corporate Legal Team and be the primary legal contact for Uber's Real Estate & Places team. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned attorney with a strong background in commercial real estate to work on real estate matters in an exciting, fast-paced environment. The Legal Director will partner closely with the Real Estate & Places team to provide comprehensive legal support across all aspects of Uber's real estate portfolio. This person will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive business objectives while managing legal risks.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of experience in real estate law, with a focus on commercial transactions, development, and leasing. A combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
Strong understanding of real estate law, including contract negotiation, land use, zoning, and environmental regulations

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to manage complex transactions and legal matters in a fast-paced environment
Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical legal solutions aligned with business goals
Law degree from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing in at least one state bar
Previous experience in global real estate is desirable
Outstanding analytical and legal skills, mature judgment, and innovative thinking
Demonstrated ability to independently lead a diverse and complex workload while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues
Consistent good judgment and ability to apply legal knowledge to help create practical business solutions
Flexibility, a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and the ability to constructively lead change
Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and influence employees at every level to embrace compliance initiatives
Desire to be part of a cohesive and supportive team environment

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Uber's Real Estate & Places Team on all aspects of Uber's global real estate portfolio
Lead and manage real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financings. Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, construction contracts, and related documents
Oversee the negotiation and execution of commercial leases, subleases, amendments, and property management agreements. Provide ongoing legal support for lease enforcement and dispute resolution
Advise on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters. Manage legal aspects of development projects, including environmental compliance, permitting, and construction agreements
Conduct thorough due diligence for real estate transactions. Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Work closely with internal teams, including finance, risk management, and various business and legal sub-teams to align legal strategies with business objectives. Provide proactive legal advice to support decision-making processes
Build strong relationships with business partners to ensure the right level of support and collaboration.
Manage outside counsel and supervise more junior team members as needed

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp.
You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link [https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits](https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits).

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