Counsel - Real Estate Asset Management (Hybrid)

Description:

Overview:
Bring your experience to our growing Fortune 500 retail company and certified Great Place to Work! An American National Off-Price Department Store Retailer Company is a nationally recognized retailer of high quality, branded merchandise at everyday low prices, with over 1000 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico and we are in search of a Counsel – Real Estate Asset Management. As an off-price retailer we generate more than $9B in sales through our nationwide network of stores.

As the Director, Counsel – Real Estate (Asset Management) , you'll support the Company's growing asset management function, representing the Company in the negotiation of strategic lease amendments, property management legal issues, facilities and insurance issues, sale of surplus properties, negotiating and managing subleases and owned properties, and counseling real estate asset management team in connection with all operational matters related to the Company's existing store portfolio.
This is a hybrid role with some on-site time at An American National Off-Price Department Store Retailer Company Headquarters**

A day in the life:

• Negotiate and document strategic shopping center lease and asset management agreements and amendments, including coordination with, and inclusion of, internal business partner input. This includes lease and store downsizing amendments, distribution center leases and lease amendments, and property management agreements.
• Collaborate with asset management team to manage available term of existing stores and negotiate lease extensions as necessary to ensure seamless deployment of store relocations; coordinate necessary executive and financial approvals.
• Work with asset management team, property management, facilities, store operations, real estate, lease administration and loss prevention groups to resolve problems with landlords, other tenants, subtenants, lenders, government entities, environmental protection agencies, OSHA and other third parties.
• Negotiate purchase and sale agreements and leases for disposition of surplus property.
• Deal with banks, institutional, and other lenders and debt and/or mortgage holders and holders of collateralized obligations. Supervise real estate paralegals in preparation and negotiation of estoppel and subordination/non-disturbance agreements.
• Handle all other real estate related legal issues, including issues arising from CAM and tax audits, collection of tenant improvement allowances, transfers of titles and deeds, lease, mortgage and covenant restrictions, construction, mechanics' liens, mortgage concerns, eminent domain, condemnation and zoning
• Manage internal and external deal processes for An American National Off-Price Department Store Retailer Company's store portfolio of 877+ locations, and drive continuous improvements and scalability in deal processes and execution. Advise Sr. Management on legal risks and recommend practical plans for managing those risks.
• Liaise with other attorneys, outside counsel, government and municipal officials and internal departments
• Assist in supervising and managing real estate paralegals

You Come With

• JD from ABA accredited law school
• 8+ years of experience in negotiating and drafting leases, purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, subleases, easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions, assignments and assumptions, financing and collateral documents, recognition and non-disturbance agreements, estoppels and other real estate documents.
• Experience with a variety of facilities required, including, without limitation, shopping centers, enclosed and exterior malls, urban locations, strip centers, stand-alone retail locations, warehouses and distribution centers.
• Experience in a large law firm or corporate setting for a major retailer or shopping center REIT is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.

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