Real Estate Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION Seasoned commercial real estate attorney with experience in the following substantive areas: acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and retail site development. Work directly with internal clients to ensure that the Company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations within the associate’s areas of responsibility. Interact with and advise senior management in areas of responsibility. Work on reviewing, drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, reciprocal easement agreements (REA), site development agreements, ground leases and other legal documents. Must have excellent writing skills and must be capable of handling most matters with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure that the Company complies with all applicable laws, rules and regulations within the associate's areas of responsibility. • Keep supervisor informed of all material legal matters affecting the Company. • Review, draft and negotiate legal agreements and other legal documents. • Advise Company concerning legal rights and obligations. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum • Must be admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. • Excellent verbal and written and communication skills. • Excellent practical and creative problem solving skills. • Excellent business judgment. • Ability to advise clients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the business objectives and risk/reward analysis. • Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and to deal effectively with clients. Desired • Seasoned attorney with five years of experience in the area(s) in which the associate is practicing.