Description:

We are seeking an OPERATIONS AND LEASING COUNSEL to join our dynamic legal team.This position isresponsible for providing legal counsel and support to the company's real estate operations, supporting a range of critical activities in various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Asset Management. An integral aspect of this role includes drafting, negotiating, and interpreting various real estate documents, providing legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, and managing legal processes that align with the company's core business functions and goals. This position is preferably based in Seattle, Washington, the home of Bridge33's corporate headquarters.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel to internal departments on real estate matters. Work closely with various business units including Leasing, Property Management, Tenant Coordination, Construction, Lease Administration and Asset Management.
Draft, negotiate, and interpret various real estate documents, such as leases, construction contracts, amendments, estoppels, SNDAs, waivers, etc., with the assistance of paralegals.
Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation, such as breach of contract, eviction, or damage claims.
Work with Tenant Coordination to ensure timely delivery and documentation of projects, such as tenant improvements, renovations, or expansions.
Manage the accurate creation of all lease exhibits with the help of the respective business units if needed.
Collaborate closely with other company divisions such as Leasing, Asset Management, and Property Management to optimize operations from a legal perspective, providing proactive legal guidance and support to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Review and sign off on deal risks, such as exclusives, JV consents and lender consents in preparation for Real Estate Committee.
Write and help pursue consent letters/waivers for various lease terms, such as use restrictions, assignment, sublease, or co-tenancy.
Help manage the legal processes that enable our large and diverse portfolio, aligning them with our core business functions and goals.
Utilize, manage, and coordinate with 3rd party counsel when legal matters are outside of your experience, expertise, or capacity. Effectively communicate expectations, track deadlines, and monitor workflow to ensure timely and cost-effective resolution of legal issues. Maintain strong relationships with outside counsel and proactively manage their performance to align with the company's goals and objectives.

Requirements:
Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
At least 5 years of strong, relevant experience in real estate law, preferably in-house for a retail landlord.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law within at least one state in the U.S.
A suitable candidate for this position should have the following qualities: a collaborative approach, an ability to work with diverse and multidisciplinary teams, and a self-motivated drive to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Strong knowledge of legal principles and practices related to real estate, contracts, and business law.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Possess skills, abilities and traits that align with the company's Key Principles.