Senior Legal Counsel
3 weeks ago
Senior Counsel - Commercial Real Estate Leasing
Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for navigating complex real estate transactions? We are seeking a Senior Counsel to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a pivotal role in handling sophisticated legal matters and projects in the realm of commercial real estate leasing.
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid: Report to office 3 days per week)
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate a diverse range of real estate agreements, including disposition and acquisition agreements, lease agreements, sublease agreements, lease amendments, and more.
- Lead negotiations and facilitate the closure of complex real estate transactions, spanning dispositions, acquisitions, and redevelopments.
- Assess and mitigate risks associated with real estate transactions, providing strategic recommendations and innovative solutions.
- Offer legal counsel and support for leasing, subleasing, and development initiatives.
- Review and negotiate construction contracts, ensuring compliance and optimal terms.
- Collaborate with asset management and property management teams to address defaults and facilitate resolution.
- Provide expert interpretation of leases and other real property documents, guiding business teams on risk assessment and strategic decisions.
- Liaise with various business units and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective legal support.
- Oversee relationships with external law firms and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience in transactional retail or commercial real estate, encompassing dispositions, acquisitions, leasing, subleasing, development, construction contracts, and default resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines with precision and professionalism.
- Experience in both law firm and in-house settings preferred, with exposure to retail assets considered advantageous.
- Proven capacity to operate autonomously, providing strategic counsel to senior business clients and navigating complex negotiations with finesse.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and clear articulation of legal concepts.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a track record of taking initiative and driving results independently.
- Minimal travel required (less than 5%).
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- PTO
- 401K
If you are interested in working with an established company that provides competitive benefits and compensation packages, please submit a resume.
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