Manager, Corporate Leasing

Travelers • Hartford, CT

40d

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, the Manager, Corporate Real Estate reviews, analyzes, critiques, interprets, and negotiates real estate lease documents and related contracts, including lease amendments, expansions, surrenders, terminations, subleases, work letters, and commencement agreements. This role provides legal support on facility management and construction contracts and assists with corporate real estate transactions and strategic initiatives. This position does not lead others.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate law at an inhouse legal department or law firm, with focus on leasing and contract negotiation or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of commercial leasing, drafting, and negotiating experience preferred
• Excellent drafting, negotiating, and communication skills
• Superior attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Contract Management Review, draft, and negotiate lease contracts in accordance with Travelers corporate policies and contract requirements, working directly with legal counsel, landlords, asset managers, and real estate brokers
• Independently draft and negotiate ancillary agreements supporting corporate real estate needs, including parking agreements, temporary space agreements, and various landlord-tenant side agreements
• Analyze and negotiate legal terms in facility management and construction contracts to ensure alignment with Travelers contracting requirements and risk exposure mitigation
• Finalize negotiated contracts for execution and prepare lease abstracts
• Regularly participate in meetings with Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Leasing Managers, brokers, contract administrators, property managers, Corporate Procurement, and internal/external counsel
• Provide contract guidance and legal review support to contract administrators and project managers for construction agreements, project management agreements, and engineering agreements
• Collaborate with Alliance Partners (real estate brokers) and provide guidance on Requests for Proposals, Letters of Understanding, and related issues concerning leasing initiatives
• Interpret legal terms in lease and related documentation as requested, obtaining appropriate legal advice from internal and external counsel and subject matter experts
• Support real estate acquisitions and dispositions in corporate deals, including conducting due diligence of real estate assets and reviewing related contracts
• Research and coordinate with internal and external resources on legal issues related to landlord/tenant disputes, defaults, indemnification issues, and environmental concerns
• Update corporate real estate contract templates and guidance in collaboration with legal counsel and stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed