General Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Approximately 2-5+ years of relevant commercial real estate legal experience; retail or shopping center lease negotiation experience preferred.
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare and review complex legal documents.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and apply contract provisions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external counsel.
• A client services mindset to manage expectations and deliver high quality work product
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to entitlements, construction and development matters helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on leasing matters, as well as a variety of related legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of real estate documents, including leases, lease amendments, lease assignments, non-disclosure agreements, SNDAs, listing agreements, easement agreements, landlord lien subordination agreements, access agreements, and license agreements.
• Conduct thorough title and survey reviews for real estate leases, amendments, letters of intent, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and identifying potential issues.
• Support the maintenance of internal research and abstraction materials.
• Support property management and asset management on legal matters as needed.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned or directed.
• Manage outside counsel within budgetary guidelines.
• Provide legal guidance on additional corporate or operational matters as needed.

Benefits

• The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).