Job Description

• Oversee legal matters that impact our properties including preparation of, or response to, default claims asserted by or against tenants; preparation of notices and letter amendments to the leases through resolution of matters/claims; research relating to property operations, construction, and use restrictions, and tenant and landlord rights; and interpretation of lease language as requested.
• Manage/supervise resolution of claims asserted by or against the Trust (other than collection and eviction related matters) including insured and uninsured litigation matters, mechanics liens, and third-party claims.
• Partner, counsel and advise Asset Management, Property Operations, Lease Administration and Leasing on a variety of landlord-tenant disputes.
• Partner, counsel and advise Property Operations and Marketing on Property Management issues and coordinate with property and asset managers as needed.
• Manage the design, development and construction contract preparation process for our properties.
• Review and negotiate access agreements, easement agreements, and related documents for our properties.
• Review and negotiate contracts with vendors, consultants, and other third parties for Property Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Tenant Coordination, Construction, and Development, and Specialty/Temp Leasing.
• Prepare, update and implement corporate legal operations policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• 7+ years’ legal experience in commercial/retail real estate law
• Litigation or litigation management experience, a plus
• Proven success as a partner and adviser to business operations
• Ability to work cooperatively, efficiently, and collaboratively with others in a team environment
• Commitment to excellence and outstanding performance
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of areas within scope of responsibility, prioritize and organize work effectively to meet deadlines, and remain dedicated to consistent growth and improvement
• A proven track record of creating effective legal strategies

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