Associate General Counsel - Real Estate The candidate will act as the primary legal contact for inquiries regarding real estate and construction projects. Prepare, review and negotiate commercial leases, subleases, purchase and sale agreements, construction, and build-out agreements as well as a variety of ancillary real estate-related documents, and project-manage and lead real estate transactions by aligning closely with Construction, Design, Finance and Corporate Real Estate. Manage and accurately deliver multiple projects expeditiously on tight deadlines. Identify and discuss legal and business issues and assist the business teams in resolving such issues in the best interest, assess risks and make sound and practical judgment calls. Provide directions and practical, business-oriented advice and counseling on a range of real estate issues (i.e., permitting and licensing, impact fees, acquisitions, construction and risk management/ insurance activities, mechanic liens, zoning variances, building codes, lien releases, ADA, title and survey issues, etc.) and address lease interpretation issues related to existing and new locations. Align with lease administration regarding property management issues (landlord/tenant issues, maintenance, defaults, rent discrepancies, possession, surrender, collections). Review reports and other due diligence materials relating to potential title and environmental liabilities. Contribute to the development, delivery, and maintenance of a broad range of leases, LOI, construction and other numerous templates to be used across the portfolio. Identify opportunities for internal process improvements and proactively assist in implementing them. Manage real estate and construction-related issues, including notices, demand letters, opposing counsel correspondence, etc. and effectively negotiate a resolution of claims. Perform other relevant job duties as required.
The candidate should have a Juris Doctor and an active license to practice law in at least one state. Should have 8-15 years of experience as an attorney with significant experience in real estate, and construction experience is a plus. Formative training with a reputable law firm is required. Highly intelligent, business-oriented strategic thinker, who is mature and team-oriented with impeccable integrity. Discreet, trustworthy, with excellent judgment able to gain the confidence of executive management. Articulate with the credibility and stature to work effectively at the highest levels of the organization and address groups of varying sizes as a credible spokesperson for the Company. Experience in wholesale distribution and retail industries is a plus.
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