Senior Manager, Real Estate Counsel

3 days ago


Santa Monica, United States Macerich Full time

Great people make great properties. As a shopping center developer of some of the nation’s best real estate in top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding, and balanced career.

The Position on our Team:

The Senior Manager prepares, drafts, and negotiates commercial leases and ground leases, purchase and sale agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s), amendments to reciprocal easement agreements, brokerage agreements and ancillary agreements, and reviews Letters of Intent (LOIs). They will have extensive contact with in-house Leasing Managers, Property Managers, Construction Managers, Development Managers and other personnel, joint venture partners, title company and lender representatives, as well as with tenants and their brokers, legal counsel, and other representatives.

The ideal candidate will possess the skills and characteristics necessary for the following:

  • Work in an atmosphere where a “team approach” is encouraged.
  • Give attention to detail and be well organized, including the ability to track and follow through with many outstanding tasks and requests to completion.
  • Carefully review their work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Make decisions based on the information presented.
  • Work professionally and courteously with several people within and outside the department.
  • Collaborate and build relationships with people internally and externally.
  • Communicate and interact well with others in a professional manner.
  • Take initiative and solve problems effectively.
  • Embrace a positive outlook and take ownership.

This is a full-time, hybrid role with three days in office and two days of remote work.

In This Role, You Will:

  • Prepare, draft, and negotiate commercial leases and ground leases, purchase and sale agreements, NDA’s, amendments to reciprocal easement agreements, brokerage agreements and ancillary agreements and review LOIs.
  • Research and summarize rights and obligations related to the above-described documents.
  • Review and provide legal analysis of shopping center documents, including leases, operating agreements, reciprocal easement agreements and other contracts.
  • Manage the flow of all such documentation from inception to execution and distribution.
  • Ensure information in Deal Tracking Database/Yardi is updated and accurate per standard procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Macerich:

  • 2-5 years of experience as a commercial real estate attorney, including new development projects, leasing, and transactional real estate matters.
  • Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
  • Admitted to practice law.
  • Must satisfy Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) requirements to maintain active license to practice law.
  • Experience in real estate transfer documentation and retail/commercial leasing required.
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge in iManage, Litera Compare and Yardi desirable.
  • All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Estimated compensation for this position is:

$120,000 to 180,000 (Annual) + 20% Annual Bonus Potential

The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

  • Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels.
  • Hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely two days per week.
  • Annual paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually.
  • Savings accounts for your future through 401K and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Participation in the Company stock program at a discount.
  • 24 paid volunteer hours annually and employer charitable match benefit.
  • Access to Calm for mindfulness support, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
  • A sense of belonging fostered by wellness, satisfaction, diversity and inclusion.

We create places where people come together. Macerich is reinventing the retail experience bringing together the best of shopping, dining, office, multifamily and experiences to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Our Culture of Belonging

At Macerich, we prioritize diversity, inclusivity, and equity, benefiting our employees, workplaces, and communities. We actively seek talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the strength it brings. Our goal is to create a thriving, respectful environment that celebrates uniqueness and fosters learning.

We strive to be leaders in our industry by operating properties that prioritize responsible stewardship of our resources for the benefit of our tenants, guests, investors, employees, communities, industry partners and the planet. We are also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees can thrive.

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