Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Vice President to oversee legal matters and ensure compliance within our real estate operations, with a primary focus on leasing activities. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal guidance on office and retail leasing, commercial development, and asset management transactions. Your responsibilities will include maintaining compliance documentation, collaborating with internal stakeholders to enforce disciplinary actions for violations, and serving as the primary corporate counsel for real estate transactions. If you are a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in real estate leasing and compliance, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our continued success in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, including complaints received and investigation outcomes.
Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure consistent disciplinary action strategies for compliance standard violations.
Advise internal management or business partners on the development and execution of compliance programs.
File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies and report violations to enforcement agencies as required.
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors during compliance reviews.
Prepare detailed management reports on compliance operations and progress.
Monitor the effectiveness of compliance systems to ensure their efficiency.
Identify and address emerging compliance issues requiring follow-up or investigation.
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
Design and implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
Conduct or direct periodic internal reviews, audits, and investigations of compliance issues.
Ensure all regulatory policies and procedures are documented, implemented, and communicated.
Stay informed about pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance organization-wide.
Provide legal advice concerning the ownership and operation of mixed-use real estate assets, with a focus on office and retail leasing.
Serve as primary corporate counsel for commercial development and asset management transactional issues.
Support operations on rezoning and development projects, including drafting and negotiating various agreements with third parties.
Partner with internal clients to provide timely guidance to meet business objectives.
Engage and supervise outside counsel, managing billing processes efficiently.
Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

JD Degree Required
5-12+ years of experience in real estate transactional work
Project finance experience a plus
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite, and any other software program identified as standard
Ability to effectively select and supervise outside counsel
Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
Must want to continuously learn and develop
Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision